Subtalar Fusion for Treatment of Calcaneal Fracture Wheeless

Description: Primary Fusion: - indicated for fractures w/ more than 3 parts;
- the authors point out that primary fusion is easier than delayed fusion because the soft tissues around the fracture site are scarred and shortened, and the normal anatomy must be restored;
- they advise against the wait and see attitude since this often causes the patient upto 6 months of pain and lost wages, where as with fusion, the patient may move on their life;