To report a case of a 13-year-old girl with a comminuted intra-articular calcaneal fracture treated with subtalar arthroscopy-assisted percutaneous reduction and internal fixation, highlighting its significance in pediatric fracture management.
Approach:
Key Findings:
Fracture union was achieved by 2 months.
The patient regained full function with an AOFAS score of 95 at 3 months, indicating excellent recovery.
No complications occurred postoperatively.
Interpretation:
Subtalar arthroscopy-assisted percutaneous fixation is a safe and effective minimally invasive option for selected pediatric calcaneal fractures, offering advantages over traditional open reduction.
Limitations:
The study is based on a single case report, highlighting the need for further studies to validate these findings.
Conclusion:
The minimally invasive approach offers excellent visualization, anatomical reduction, and rapid recovery for pediatric calcaneal fractures, emphasizing its importance in modern surgical practice.
For many referring providers, sending a patient for orthopedic care is not just about clinical expertise. It comes down to access, speed, and confidence in what happens next. How quickly will the patient be seen? Will they get a clear diagnosis without unnecessary delays? And will care feel coordinated or fragmented?
