Intra-articular calcaneal fracture

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

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Falling down.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
Lateral
Axial
(plantodorsal)
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A comminuted fracture of the calcaneus can be seen with a slight displacement, extending to the talocalcaneal joint.

Case Discussion

Calcaneal fracture is the most common tarsal fracture and is better assessed with a calcaneal series of radiographs. However, CT is the modality of choice to evaluate calcaneal fracture.

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