Clinical and radiologic outcomes of minimally invasive locking plate versus screw fixation for displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures (DIACFs) via sinus tarsi approach: a comparative study

Minimally invasive locking plate fixation versus screw fixation of DIACFs via sinus tarsi approach may yield comparable radiological and functional outcomes. The screw fixation group suggested a shorter surgical time and lower implant removal rate. Both surgical methods are viable options for DIACFs. However, further large-scale prospective studies are warranted to confirm these results.