Paper Title
Calcaneal Fractures and Disabling Hindfoot Arthritis

Abstract
The hindfoot is functionally defined as the articulations between the talus, calcaneus and navicular, cuboid.. It is a biomechanically important peritalar unit for shock absorption and propulsion with the subtalar and talonavicular joint essential to its function. The primary cause of hindfoot arthritis is post traumatic. Other causes include adult acquired flatfoot and inflammatory arthritis. Prevention of post traumatic hindfoot arthritis always remains the primary objective thus anatomical reduction and fixation of articular hindfoot fractures is paramount. An anatomical well aligned arthrodesis is indicated once degenerative changes become symptomatic. New approaches and techniques are discussed that achieve the goals of a stable, functional plantigrade foot. Keywords - Calcaneum, Talus, Fractures, Arthritis