Type II avulsion fracture of calcaneal tuberosity (duck beak). Case series

Authors

  • Jorge Moreno López Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Maranón. Madrid, España
  • Juan Antonio Moreno Palacios Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Maranón. Madrid, España
  • Isabel García Delgado Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Maranón. Madrid, España
  • Catalina Epalza Díaz-Guardamino Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Maranón. Madrid, España
  • Marta Ruiz Sanz Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Maranón. Madrid, España
  • Ainhoa Alcaide Jiménez Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Maranón. Madrid, España

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rccot.2017.11.002

Keywords:

calcaneus, avulsion fracture, duck beak, treatment

Abstract

Background: The objective of the study is to know the incidence, the results of the surgery and the need for rehabilitation of type II avulsion fractures of the posterior tuberosity of the calcaneus.
Materials and methods: An observational study of a series of cases was carried out. We retrospectively reviewed all the calcaneal fractures diagnosed in our hospital in the last 12 years and selected the ones classified as avulsion fractures of the tuberosity of the calcaneus (duck beak).
Results: We found 10 fractures with an avulsion fracture pattern of the calcaneal tuberosity (duck beak), which correspond to 4% of all the calcaneal fractures reviewed. All were treated by an open reduction and internal fixation. One case was treated urgently due to signs of suffering of soft tissue. Four cases presented post-surgical complications. Three cases required specific rehabilitation treatment. Usually, there is no a unique formula to establish a rehabilitation program after surgery.
Discussion: It is likely to expect an increase rate of this particular fracture according to that elderly population increase with associated osteoporosis and diabetes. The displaced fragment produced by the Achilles’ tendon may compromise scaring after surgery. Often a specific rehabilitative protocol is not needed.
Evidence level. IV.

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Author Biographies

Jorge Moreno López, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Maranón. Madrid, España

Servicio de Rehabilitación, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Maranón, Madrid, España.

Juan Antonio Moreno Palacios, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Maranón. Madrid, España

Servicio de Rehabilitación, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Maranón, Madrid, España.

Isabel García Delgado, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Maranón. Madrid, España

Servicio de Rehabilitación, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Maranón, Madrid, España.

Catalina Epalza Díaz-Guardamino, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Maranón. Madrid, España

Servicio de Rehabilitación, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Maranón, Madrid, España.

Marta Ruiz Sanz, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Maranón. Madrid, España

Servicio de Rehabilitación, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Maranón, Madrid, España.

Ainhoa Alcaide Jiménez, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Maranón. Madrid, España

Servicio de Rehabilitación, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Maranón, Madrid, España.

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Published

2018-10-23

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Moreno López J, Moreno Palacios JA, García Delgado I, Díaz-Guardamino CE, Ruiz Sanz M, Alcaide Jiménez A. Type II avulsion fracture of calcaneal tuberosity (duck beak). Case series. Rev. colomb. ortop traumatol. [Internet]. 2018 Oct. 23 [cited 2024 May 20];32(3):197-201. Available from: https://revistasccot.org/index.php/rccot/article/view/309

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