[Missed stress fracture of the calcaneus].
A stress fracture of the calcaneus is the result of rhythmically recurring sub-threshold traumata and is typically seen in athletes. The diagnosis is difficult because stress fractures are easily missed in traditional radiographs. It is therefore recommended to perform magnetic resonance imaging. Treatment includes paracetamol and rest - and in severe cases plaster bandage and/or walker. Stress fracture of the calcaneus should be considered in cases with acute onset of severe and persistent heel pain in physically active individuals.
Jeppesen
Katrine Arp
KA
Ortopaedkirurgisk Afdeling 333, Hvidovre Hospital, DK-2650 Hvidovre. katrine_arp@hotmail.com
Palm
Henrik
H
Ebskov
Lars
L
D002111:Calcaneus / Q000293:injuries*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D015775:Fractures, Stress / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012420:Running / Q000293:injuries*