title: Imaging of calcaneal fractures.
abstract: The radiologic evaluation of injuries to the calcaneus begins with plain x-rays. The addition of special views may be necessary as part of the preliminary evaluation to assist in the diagnosis or in further delineating the extent of the fracture. CT scanning is generally required for preoperative planning when there is extensive comminution and/or intra-articular involvement. MRI has a limited role in the treatment of calcaneus fractures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, UMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Camden, USA.
authors.forename: C T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Born
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Tahernia
mesh_terms: D002111:Calcaneus / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed