Os calcaneus secundarius

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Incidental finding.

Patient Data

Age: 35
Gender: Male
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 Os calcaneus secundarius is seen as an accessory ossicle of the anterior calcaneal process.

 The otherwise exam is unremarkable.

Case Discussion

The main differential diagnosis is an anterior calcaneus process fracture. It could be difficult to distinguish it from an os calcaneus secundarius, especially if the suspected fracture is subacute or chronic in nature.

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