Presentation
Jumped from a height
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Lover's fracture
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Bilateral comminuted calcaneal fracture extending to the subtalar joint.
Case Discussion
Lover's fracture, also known as Don Juan or Casanova fracture is a type of calcaneal fracture. Axial load injury due to a fall from height and landing on the heels is the common mechanism.
Burst fracture of the lumbar or thoracic spine is a related finding.