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An extended lateral approach was used to stabilize fractures using multiple sagittal plane screws, axial percutaneous threaded Kirschner wires for the frontal fracture plane, and an external fixator for reduction assistance and maintenance. The following variables were assessed: preoperative and postoperative B\u00f6hler\u2019s angle; calcaneal length, height, and width; postoperative American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scores; and complications. Mean duration of follow-up was 74 \u00b1 26 months. <\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title><jats:p> The mean time from surgery to external fixator removal was 12 \u00b1 1 weeks. The mean preoperative B\u00f6hler\u2019s angle (\u20133 \u00b1 21 degrees), calcaneal length (7.9 \u00b1 0.6 cm), and calcaneal height (3.6 \u00b1 0.5 cm) were significantly increased ( P &lt; .05) at final follow-up (28.3 \u00b1 6.5, 8.3 \u00b1 0.6, and 4.5 \u00b1 0.5, respectively), whereas the mean preoperative calcaneal width (4.2 \u00b1 0.5) was significantly decreased from the final follow-up mean (3.8 \u00b1 0.5). There were no significant differences between any of the normal and postoperative measures. The mean AOFAS score was 82 \u00b1 12. 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