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1/9

Fractures of the Calcaneus

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2/9

Frequence & Etiology

80 % males 30-60 years

10 % bilateral

Etiology

Fallings

Mine accidents

Stress fx.

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4/9

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5/9

Boehler angle

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6/9

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7/9

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8/9

TREATMENT

Non operative cast imobilisation

Operative

reduction + graft + plate + screws

fusion

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9/9

COMPLICATIONS

Malunion

Infection

Skin necrosis

Osteoarthritis