Jan 2, 2026 · Calcaneus fractures are the most common fractured tarsal bone and are associated with a high degree of morbidity and disability. Diagnosis is made radiographically with foot …

Calcaneus (heel bone) fractures typically occur during a high-energy event—such as a car crash or a fall from a ladder—when the heel is crushed under the weight of the body. These …

Jun 6, 2025 · Calcaneus Fracture (Broken Heel) A calcaneus fracture (broken heel) is when you damage your heel bone. That can happen if you put stress on your heel bone. You may have …

Sep 22, 2025 · Calcaneal fractures are best assessed with a calcaneal series of radiographs, though are often identified on a lateral ankle radiograph if the presentation does not lead the …

When a calcaneus fracture occurs, the heel can widen, shorten, and become deformed. Calcaneus fractures can be quite severe. Treatment often involves surgery to reconstruct the …

Feb 5, 2025 · Calcaneus fractures are almost always the result of severe, high-energy injuries. They typically occur as a result of a fall from a height, such as from a ladder. Other causes of …

Calcaneal fractures can also occur with less severe accidents like an ankle sprain or a stress fracture in runners. Jumping onto hard surfaces, blunt or penetrating trauma and …

Calcaneal fractures are often attributed to shearing stress adjoined with compressive forces combined with a rotary direction (Soeur, 1975 [7]).

Calcaneal (heel bone) fractures often result from great force. Diagnosis is by radiographs and, if needed, CT. Treatment requires orthopedic consultation and includes casting and sometimes …

Jul 11, 2025 · Uncommon, but the calcaneus is the most commonly fractured tarsal bone. Fall from a height. Patients typically are involved in high-energy trauma, such as a fall from a …