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Table 3 Type II fractures n = 6 (14%)

From: Introduction of a modified Degan classification to specify treatment algorithms in fractures of the anterior process of the calcaneus

Case

Concomitant injury

Time from accident to treatment

Treatment

FU in months

Consolidation

Post-traumatic osteoarthritis

Return to work/time

Initially diagnosed injuries

 1

Tip toe weight bearing for 6 weeks

54

Yes

No

Yes, after 8 months

 2

Cuboideum + metatarsale 2–3 fracture, ankle dislocation

AO fixator for 6 weeks

2

Pseudarthrosis

Subtalar, TN

No

3

Avulsion CC, calcaneus neck fracture, tissue defect

Tip toe weight bearing for 6 weeks

120

Yes

CC

Pensioner, walking after 6 weeks

4

Naviculare + cuboideum + metatarsale 1–4 fracture, Lisfranc dislocation

AO fixator for 6 weeks + 4 weeks tip toe weight bearing

56

Yes

CC

Yes, after retraining

5

Os cuneiforme mediale

Partial load with an increase of 20 kg every 2 weeks

9

Yes

CC

Yes, after 4 months

Missed injuries

1

5 months

Open resection

2

TN

Yes, after 2 months

  1. CC Calcaneocuboidal, TN Talonavicular, ORIF Open reduction and internal fixation, FU Follow-up