Calcaneal stress fracture

Case contributed by Dr Yasser Asiri

Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Four months' history of heel pain.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years

Gender: Female

From the case: Calcaneal stress fracture

X-ray

Lateral

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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Case information

rID: 65602

Published: 16th Jan 2019

Last edited: 14th Aug 2019

System: Musculoskeletal

Tag: calcaneum, stress fracture

Inclusion in quiz mode: Included

Institution: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center

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