Presentation
Four months' history of heel pain.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Calcaneal stress fracture
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Linear, vertically oriented, sclerosis is seen in the mid-superior aspect of the calcaneus bone which indicates stress fracture. The rest of the study is unremarkable.
Case Discussion
Typical appearance of calcaneal stress fracture is a band of sclerosis within the bone with intact cortex. The Böhler angle is typically maintained.
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