Presentation
Trauma
Patient Data
Age: 80 years
Gender: Male
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Frontal
Nondisplaced anterior calcaneal process fracture.
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Axial bone window
Nondisplaced anterior process of the calcaneus fracture. Additional avulsion type fracture arising from the anterior lateral aspect of the talar body.
Case Discussion
This case depicts a nondisplaced anterior process of the calcaneus fracture. This fracture has been described as an avulsion type fracture that occurs when excessive inversion and plantar-flexion forces are applied to the bifurcate ligament of the foot.
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