All approaches to the calcaneus

Extended lateral approach to the calcaneus: versatile fixation approach; careful incision to avoid wound issues

$Sinus tarsi approach to the calcaneus for displaced intraarticular fracture fixation with adjunct reduction$

MIO posterior approach to the calcaneus for minimally invasive reduction and percutaneous fixation.

$Medial approach to the calcaneus for sustentacular fractures and medial wall exposure. Medial approach to the calcaneus$

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Updated approaches to the talus