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01-02-2019 | Review Article

Intra-articular tongue-type fractures of the calcaneus: anatomy, injury patterns, and an approach to management

Authors: Eric A. White, Matthew R. Skalski, George R. Matcuk Jr, Nathanael Heckmann, Anderanik Tomasian, Jordan S. Gross, Dakshesh B. Patel

Published in: Emergency Radiology | Issue 1/2019

Abstract

Intra-articular tongue-type fractures may develop skin breakdown and often require urgent surgical reduction and fixation. Recognition of the imaging findings, accurate interpretation, and timely communication may prevent devastating clinical outcomes including soft tissue coverage procedures and amputation. This article reviews the anatomy of the calcaneus, as well as the clinical presentation and imaging findings of intra-articular tongue-type fractures. Imaging interpretation and clinical management of these fractures are discussed.

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Title: Intra-articular tongue-type fractures of the calcaneus: anatomy, injury patterns, and an approach to management
Authors: Eric A. White
Matthew R. Skalski
George R. Matcuk Jr
Nathanael Heckmann
Anderanik Tomasian
Jordan S. Gross
Dakshesh B. Patel
Publication date: 01-02-2019
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: Emergency Radiology / Issue 1/2019
Print ISSN: 1070-3004
Electronic ISSN: 1438-1435
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10140-018-1629-4

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