Calcaneal fractures comprise most tarsal fractures and are infamous for the difficulties surrounding their treatment. Although consensus has apparently been reached on adequate treatment for extra ...

Intra-articular calcaneus fractures are high-energy injuries that can result in significant functional loss and morbidity. The management of displaced intra-articular calcaneus fractures is ...

Assessment From June to December of 2019, observations were conducted on twelve locations of eight secondary ossification centers (ulnar sesamoid of the thumb, pisiform, hamate hook, olecranon, medial ...

In 2 patients, the tuberosity osteotomy did not heal, but a stable fibrous union has developed. One is asymptomatic and one has moderate pain, but has refused further operative treatment.

The meeting was held virtually.According to Max P. Michalski, MD, MSc, the need for calcaneal osteotomy for the correction of hindfoot varus in patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease ...

Preoperative x-rays (Figure 1) revealed a loss of the calcaneal tuberosity with obvious soft-tissue injury. The forefoot was intact, and he could flex and extend his toes freely.

Sever disease Calcaneal apophysitis (Sever disease) is the most common cause of heel pain in childhood athletes. The condition is typically seen between ages 9 and 12.