Orthopedic pitfalls in the ED: calcaneal fractures.
Fractures of the calcaneus are usually associated with a high-force mechanism, which frequently can involve associated injuries and prolonged disability. Due to distracting injury and variations in clinical findings, calcaneal fractures may be initially missed or misdiagnosed. This review article examines the clinical presentation, diagnostic techniques, and management of calcaneal fractures applicable to the emergency practitioner.
Germann
Carl A
CA
Department of Emergency Medicine, Maine Medical Center, 22 Bramhall Street, Portland, ME 04102, USA.
Perron
Andrew D
AD
Miller
Mark D
MD
Powell
Susan M
SM
Brady
William J
WJ
D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed