Bilateral fractures of the infracalcaneal exostosis.
A case study of bilateral fractures of the inferior calcaneal spur is provided. The patient healed uneventfully after immobilization, cessation of activities, and oral medication. Thirteen months after initial presentation she remains asymptomatic. A brief literature review and discussion of the possible mechanism(s) of injury is included.
Burks
Jesse B
JB
Arkansas Foot Clinic, PA, Little Rock 72201, USA. FTNANKLE@aol.com
Buk
Alexandra
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D000328:Adult; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D036982:Heel Spur / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed