The proximate goal in calcaneal fracture treatment is the restoration of (1) calcaneal height, width, and length; (2) the surface of the posterior facet; (3) the relationship of all three subtalar ...

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 ...

A fracture of the talus bone is a significant ... The talus is connected to the tibia at the top (superior), the calcaneus to both the back (posterior) and below (inferior), the navicular to ...