Reduction Techniques for Calcaneus Fractures-Using a Femoral Distractor

The authors investigate the effectiveness of using a laterally applied femoral distractor in the treatment of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures, aiming to improve the reduction of malalignment while minimizing soft-tissue disruption. They present a case study of a 29-year-old man to illustrate this technique's potential benefits in restoring hindfoot alignment and reducing long-term morbidity associated with such fractures.