Fracture of the calcaneus: an unusual fracture pattern with subtalar joint interposition of the flexor hallucis longus. A report of two cases.
Two closed calcaneal fractures with interposition of the flexor hallucis longus tendon in the subtalar joint are reported. The radiographic findings of dissociation of the superior medial fragment of the posterior facet from the sustentaculum talus are presented. The rationale for surgical treatment is discussed.
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Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Inc., Chesapeake, Virginia 23320.
D000328:Adult; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D006365:Heel / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013380:Subtalar Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology; D013708:Tendon Injuries; D013710:Tendons / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed