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What are Calcaneal Fracture and Calcaneal Plate
The calcaneus is a large bone that forms the foundation of the heel and is responsible for bearing most of the body’s weight during standing and walking. They are usually caused by high-energy trauma such as falls from height, motor vehicle accidents or sports injuries. Symptoms of a calcaneal fracture may include pain, swelling, bruising, difficulty bearing weight on the affected foot, and a visibly deformed or misaligned heel.
Because of that when it occurs the patient is usually unable to carry out daily activities and needs orthopedic surgery.
Calcaneal plates are designed to treat calcaneal fractures. It is made of stainless steel or titanium. Calcaneal plates are inserted surgically and are typically secured to the calcaneus with screws.
They offer several advantages over traditional methods of treating calcaneal fractures, such as casting or external fixation. These advantages include improved stability, reduced risk of nonunion or malunion, and faster recovery times.
Difference between the first generation and the second generation calcaneal plate
The first-generation calcaneal plates were designed to provide stability to the calcaneus by using a single screw to fix the plate to the bone. However, these plates had several disadvantages such as implant failure due to screw loosening or breakage, impingement of surrounding soft tissues, and limited ability to adjust the plate to fit the unique anatomy of each patient.
The second-generation calcaneal plates were designed to overcome these issues. These plates typically have a low-profile design that reduces the risk of soft tissue impingement and allows for a more anatomical fit. Additionally, they use multiple screws to provide more stability to the fracture site, and some designs incorporate locking mechanisms that prevent screw loosening. Second-generation calcaneal plates also offer the ability to adjust the position of the plate intraoperatively, which enables the surgeon to achieve better alignment and stability of the fracture.
In conclusion, compared to the first-generation plates. The second-generation calcaneal plates offer improved stability, better adjustability, and reduced risk of soft tissue complications.
Real surgical cases combined with Canwell calcaneal plates
The patient, male, 62 years old, suffered swelling and pain in his right heel and limited mobility due to a fall from a height. After being hospitalized in a local hospital for 3 days, he went to the hospital for further treatment. After admission, he underwent a routine preoperative examination and was diagnosed with a fracture of the right calcaneus (Sanders II type).
The doctor gave a personalized surgical plan of minimally invasive incision combined with a self-designed minimally invasive bone plate, and the product was developed and produced by Canwell Medical.
Canwell’s calcaneal plate features are the effective support of the articular surface, which ensures proper alignment and stability of the joint. Additionally, the solution features an adjustable patent technology in the middle part of the bone plate, which allows for adaptation to various anatomies and fracture types.
The inclusion of nail holes in the direction of the calcar process further enhances the support of the articular surface. The solution’s surface undergoes high-precision polishing treatment, and the peripheral curved surface design greatly reduces the irritation of soft tissue caused by the implant. These traits come together to create a well-rounded and effective solution for calcaneal joint surface support.
Summary
Calcaneal fractures are the most common tarsal fractures, mostly caused by vertical violence, and the fracture types are complex and diverse. The purpose of treatment is to restore the normal bony structure of the calcaneus, reset the articular surface, avoid traumatic deformities, pain and other sequelae, and eventually become disabled! Using Canwell’s calcaneal plates can help patients recover better.