Lover’s fracture

Case contributed by Tariq Walizai
Diagnosis certain

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History of fall from height.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
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There is comminuted fracture of the calcaneum extending to the articular surface of the subtalar joint. 

The rest of the visualized bones and joints are normal.

Case Discussion

CT findings are of comminuted fracture of the calcaneum which is usually the result of a fall from height.

Co-contributor: Dr. Anwar-ul-Haq Zadran.

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