Fixation for calcaneal tuberosity fracture (beak fracture) using preformed “L-shape” hook plate
Emergency open reduction and internal fixation is recommended for calcaneal avulsion fractures to prevent flap necrosis. For Beavis type II fractures, the preformed L-shaped hook plate represents a novel and promising alternative, demonstrating favorable early clinical outcomes in this initial series.
Authors
- Z.-C. Wu
- Qiang Zhang
- Wei Huang
Institutions
- American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (US)
- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Surgery
- Published
- 2026-03-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2026.1745665
- Primary Topic
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Health Commission of Sichuan Province