- The patient should receive antibiotic and antithrombotic
prophylaxis
- Before the wound suture, suction drainage is
performed and will
be carried out for two days
- The post-operative care consists of partial
weight-bearing, for 44
to 66 weeks, depending on the comminution, and
then physiotherapy
and progressive loading
- Sagittal ankle joint motion is started after
suction drain removal
- Eversion and inversion movements are started
after stable wound healing
Removal of the material
After 1 year, it is advised to remove the material.
The Calcanea® plate has been designed to enable
easy removal. All the screws inserted in the plate
can be removed using a regular 3.5 mm screwdriver.
An arthrolysis for improvement of the subtalar joint
motion is mandatory.
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