Calcaneal fracture

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Falling down about 3 weeks ago.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Oblique irregular sclerotic line is present at mid portion of calcaneus. Regarding to history of falling down about three weeks age, features are compatible with healing calcaneal fracture.

Case Discussion

Calcaneal fractures are the most common tarsal fracture.

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