Closed percutaneous reduction versus mini-open sinus tarsi approach for fixation of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Superiority of minimally invasive surgical approaches for displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures (DIACF) remains debated. This review aimed to compare surgical outcomes between two approaches: closed percutaneous reduction (PR) and mini-open sinus tarsi approach (STA).

A systematic search identified studies comparing PR vs. STA for acute traumatic DIACFs. Complication rates, operative parameters, functional and radiological outcomes were extracted and analysed.