Calcaneal fracture - Sanders type 3ab

Case contributed by Mohamed Mahmoud Elthokapy
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall from height (2nd floor) on his heel then suffering from severe pain, swelling, and inability to touch the ground.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male

There are two primary fracture lines extending through the lateral and central aspects of the posterior facet of the calcaneus. 

Case Discussion

Post fall from height with calcaneus (os calcis) factures, There are two primary fracture lines extending through the lateral and central aspects of the posterior facet of the calcaneus, making this Sander's type 3ab fracture. 

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