Presentation
Foot pain post fall.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Anterior calcaneal process fracture
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Fragmented fracture through the anterior process of the calcaneum.
From the case:
Anterior calcaneal process fracture
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Comminuted and displaced fracture of the anterior process of the calcaneum. Background midfoot degenerative change.
Case Discussion
Anterior process calcaneal fractures are uncommon and are often missed on x-ray. The anterior process of the calcaneus should be a check area on both foot and ankle x-rays.