Calcaneus Fracture What is a calcaneus fracture?
The calcaneus is the bone in the back of the foot, commonly referred to as the heel bone. This bone helps support the foot and is important in normal walking motions. The joint on top of the calcaneus is responsible for allowing the foot to rotate inwards and outwards. How does a calcaneus fracture occur? Calcaneus fractures are almost always the result of high-energy injuries. They usually occur as a result of a fall from a height, such as falling from a ladder. Other causes of a calcaneus fracture include automobile accidents and sports injuries. The calcaneus can also sustain a stress fracture, an injury sometimes seen in athletes, such as long-distance runners. Stress fractures are a different type of injury from a traumatic fracture, and their treatment is discussed elsewhere. What are the symptoms of a calcaneus fractu
