Presentation
Trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Calcaneal fracture
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Calcaneous fracture with intra-articular extension is seen.
Case Discussion
The calcaneus is the most commonly fractured tarsal bone and accounts for about 2% of all fractures 1 and ~60% of all tarsal fractures 2.