title: Calcaneus fractures: a review article.
abstract: Calcaneus fractures are a significant burden to society. Assessment and treatment of these injuries has improved significantly. The use of CT scanning has allowed a greater understanding of the pathologic anatomy of these fractures, and has provided for prognostic classification systems with respect to outcome. The treatment options are diverse and are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center/Michigan State University Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA.
authors.forename: John D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Maskill
authors.forename: Donald R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Bohay
authors.forename: John G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Anderson
mesh_terms: D002111:Calcaneus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000009:adverse effects; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome