title: A calcaneal fracture from a fall or a fall from a calcaneal fracture?
abstract: A case of a calcaneal avulsion fracture from a relatively minor traumatic incident is presented. The mechanism of calcaneal avulsion fractures is discussed. Special attention is given to the possibility of a pathologic fracture. The literature is reviewed and treatment is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Capitol Hill Hospital/Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C.
authors.forename: T P
authors.initials: TP
authors.lastname: Kalla
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Kominsky
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls; D000328:Adult; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography