To compare the effect of open reduction internal fixation and conservative treatment combined with open reduction internal fixation for subjects with calcaneal fractures, 130 patients with calcaneal fractures were divided into observation group and control group. Observation group were treated with open reduction internal fixation and conservative treatment, control group treated as open reduction internal fixation. The healing related indicators, daily life activities ability score of observation group after treatment 6 months were significantly higher than that of the control group, there was no significant difference for the healing rate of excellent and good rate, the daily life activities ability score after one and three year between two groups. Open reduction internal fixation combined with conservative treatment in treatment of calcaneal fractures can clear anatomic structure and have fast function recovery. Thus, it should be as the preferred method for the treatment of calcaneal fractures.