Calcaneum fractures account for approximately 2% of all fracturesand 65% of tarsal injuries, with displaced intra-articular fractures comprising60% to 75% of these injuries. The treatment of calcaneum fractures continues to pose a challenge for the trauma surgeons despite advancement in surgical technique and implant devices. So it is the need of the hour, to identify treatment techniques, which use lesser hardware, and provide better functional outcomes in terms of shorter duration of

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... , better stability and early weight bearing. Thus this study aimed at evaluation of functional outcome of surgicalmanagement of fracture calcaneum who attended the Department of Orthopaedicsof Maharaja Agrasen Hospital during the period of study. Materials and Methods: the study was retrospective as well as prospective, Observational study of 29 patients with intra-articular calcaneum fractures from 18 to 55 years of age, who were operated at Department of Orthopaedics, Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, New Delhi during the period of study, with regular detailed clinical and radiological follow-up for minimum of 6 months. Results: The mean age (mean ± s.d.) of the patients was 37.86±13.08 years with range 18 – 55 years and the median age was 44 years. Most of the patients (51.7%) were in the age group between 40 – 59 years which was significantly higher than other age group (Z=4.03;p0.05). 69% of the patients were operated within 2 days which was significantly higher (Z=12.67;p<0.0001). In 93.1% of the cases overall outcome of the patients was fair to excellent which was significantly higher (Z=11.24;p<0.0001). Major complications were found in 2 (6.9%) of cases. Conclusion: The mean age of the patients was 37.86±13.08 years with range 18 – 55 years and the median age was 44 years. The younger age of males having risk of intraarticular calcaneum fractures than younger age of females. The left sided intra-particular calcaneum fractures are prevalent in our population. Fall from height is major causae of intra-articular calca [...]