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From: Percutaneous reduction and fixation of an intra-articular calcaneal fracture using an inflatable bone tamp: description of a novel and safe technique

Figure 2

Sagittal cut (A) of the pre operative planning with the cannula insertion (1), the direction of vector for the balloon inflation (2) and the K-wires for balloon support (3); axial cut (B) of the preoperative planning through the sustentaculum fragment. The number 4 shows the preoperative planning for the screw direction. Coronal cut (C) of the preoperative planning putting in evidence the fragment to elevate and the direction for the balloon inflation (2) as well as the K-wires (3).

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Patient Safety in Surgery

ISSN: 1754-9493