title: Avulsion fracture of the calcaneal tuberosity: diagnosis and treatment.
abstract: Avulsion calcaneal tuberosity fracture is an uncommon but potentially serious condition, with delays in treatment sometimes leading to long-term pain, disability and functional limitation. In this article, the authors refer to a case study of a patient with a fractured calcaneal tuberosity and multiple metatarsal fractures. They also discuss the results of a literature review of fracture patterns and classifications that can aid treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, Basildon Hospital, Essex. a.kabenla@btinternet.com
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kabenla
authors.forename: Hadi
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Alhomsi
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries*; D000368:Aged; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography