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The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 35-B, Issue 3 | Pages 375 - 380
1 Aug 1953
Dick IL

1 . A small series of fractures of the calcaneum with distortion of the subtalar joint has been reviewed.

2. All were treated by subtalar fusion, in most as part of the primary treatment.

3. In all patients the subtalar joint fused by bone without post-operative plaster immobilisation.

4. Plaster immobilisation is not only unnecessary, it is undesirable.

5. Heavy work, including work on ladders and scaffolding, can be undertaken after subtalar fusion.