Calcaneal fracture

Case contributed by Domenico Nicoletti
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Pole dancer fell from the pole in a standing position.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
mri

Sagittal STIR sequence showing bone edema with a subtle low signal fracture line parallel to the posterior cortex of calcaneal tuberosity. Small posterior subtalar joint effusion. The rest of the scan is normal.

Case Discussion

Calcaneal fractures can be intra-articular or extra-articular. Fractures affecting the joints (intra-articular fractures) are typically considered more severe. The fracture in this case is extra-articular.

Radiographer: TSRM Fabio Imola

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