Open calcaneal fractures and fracture blisters are treated with the standard techniques of wound care. Preoperative planning includes fracture pattern classification using lateral, axial (or ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Commonly referred to as the heel bone, the calcaneus is the bone in the heel of ...

Calcaneal fractures, which involve the heel bone, are complex injuries that pose significant challenges in management and treatment. These fractures can result from high-energy trauma, such as ...

Calcaneal tuberosity avulsion fractures are relatively rare injuries that occur at the back of the heel bone (calcaneus) where the Achilles tendon attaches. These fractures can happen due to ...