Objective To investigate the clinical outcome of open reduction and internal fixation of calcaneal interarticular fractures. Methods From August 1998, 38 calcanneal interarticular fractures in 35 cases, including 8 of type Ⅱ, 14of type Ⅲ and 16 of type Ⅳ according to Sander’s classification, were treatedby open reduction to restore the posterior articular facet, subtalar facet, Bohler angle and Gissane’s angle, following internal fixation by plastic titanicalloy plate. Thirtythree calcanneal interarticular fractures were followed up for6 to 22 months, 12.3 months on average; and the healing time and joint functionwere evaluated according to Maryland Foot Score System. Results The average healing time of fracture was 7.1 weeks, ranging from 5 to 12 weeks; and the joint function was excellent in 18 calcanneus, good in 13 calcanneus, and the satisfactory rate was 93.9%. Conclusion Open reduction and internal fixation with plastic titanium plate is a good choice for calcaneal interarticular fractures.
