title: Management of calcaneal tuberosity fractures.
abstract: Fractures of the calcaneal tuberosity are relatively uncommon and are seen most frequently in elderly and diabetic patients. These injuries are typically avulsion fractures caused by concentric contraction of the gastrocnemius-soleus muscle complex. Displacement of these fractures can compromise the skin over the posterior aspect of the heel; therefore, early recognition and management are imperative. Surgical management of calcaneal tuberosity fractures requires reduction and stable fixation of the displaced fragment. When the patient has preexisting tightness of the gastrocnemius-soleus complex, successful management must also address this pathology to improve outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Rahul
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Banerjee
authors.forename: John C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Chao
authors.forename: Ryan
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.forename: Akas
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Siddiqui
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000145:classification / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal; D010808:Physical Examination; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014945:Wound Healing