Bilateral calcaneal fractures

Case contributed by Gerry Gardner
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall from height from ladder.

Patient Data

Gender: Male
x-ray

Bilateral intra-articular fractures of the calcaneum. 

Bilateral intra-articular fractures of the calcaneum. 

This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Case Discussion

Assessment of the spine, in particular the lumbar spine, is important with patients presenting with calcaneal fractures after a full from height. 

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