A fracture of the calcaneus, or heel bone, can be a painful and disabling injury. This type of fracture commonly occurs during a high-energy event — such as a car crash or a fall from a …

2024年11月27日 · Calcaneus fractures are the most common fractured tarsal bone and are associated with a high degree of morbidity and disability. Diagnosis is made radiographically …

2023年7月31日 · Historically a burst fracture of the calcaneus was coined a "lovers' fracture" as the injury would occur as a suitor jumped off a lover's balcony to avoid detection. This activity …

Fractures of the anterior process of the calcaneus are a relatively uncommon acute injury involving the prominence on the heel bone located in front and to the outside of the ankle. The …

2024年8月14日 · Calcaneus fractures can be managed surgically or non-surgically depending on the extent of the fracture and the stability of the broken bone. The goal of treatment is to …

The calcaneus supports your body's weight, so it can get hurt if you fall from a ladder, roof, or have a car accident. The bone can break in different ways. If it breaks where the calf muscles …

• Describe the classification systems of calcaneal fractures • Understand how patient, injury, and surgeon factors affect treatment recommendation • Understand the goals and indications for …

2022年5月9日 · A calcaneal stress fracture is one or more tiny breaks in your heel bone (calcaneus). These breaks often occur due to long-term, repetitive movements. Runners and …

2018年6月1日 · What's a calcaneus (heel bone) fracture? A calcaneus fracture is a fracture of the large bone at the heel of your foot. Calcaneal fractures are serious injuries usually seen in …

A calcaneal fracture is a break of the calcaneus (heel bone). [1] Symptoms may include pain, bruising, trouble walking, and deformity of the heel. [1] It may be associated with breaks of the …