We analyzed the risk factors for skin infection and necrosis after calcaneal fracture surgery and evaluated the effect of cryotherapy in preventing postoperative skin infections and necrosis. We studied 129 calcaneal fracture patients (148 feet) who had undergone open reduction and internal fixation from January 2008 to December 2010
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The Use of Cryotherapy for the Prevention of Wound Complications in the Treatment of Calcaneal Fractures