Calcaneal fractures account for a low percentage of all fractures in the body, representing approximately 2% of them. Nevertheless, it is the most frequently fractured tarsal bone and up to 75% of these fractures are intra-articular [ 1 – 14 ].

Calcaneus and pilon fractures are one of the most frequent ankle and hindfoot fractures in everyday life of orthopedic surgeons and a lot of topics are still being debated in this fractures nowadays [ 1 – 3 ].

Calcaneus fractures are most common injuries of the tarsal bones following high-energy trauma and have a high socioeconomic impact [ 1 ]. It has been reported that about 60 to 75% of all calcaneal fractures are displaced intra-articular calcaneus …

During foot and ankle surgery, an intraoperative tourniquet is commonly used to reduce blood flow to the lower extremity to provide a bloodless operative field, improve surgical field visualization, and decrease perioperative blood loss, thereby …

Calcaneus fracture is a common fracture that occupies over 60% of the tarsal fractures and approximately 2% of all the human fractures [ 1 , 2 ]. About 75% of the calcaneus fractures are displaced intra-articular fractures (DICAF) [ 3 ]. The …

Solitary bone cysts are relatively common tumour-like bone lesions found in skeletally immature children. Radiographically, they appear as radiolucent lesions with cortical thinning in the metaphyseal regions of the long bone in the proximal …

Pathologies of the processus anterior calcanei (PAC) are often overlooked in initial plain radiography and can be a cause for persisting or chronic pain in the foot [ 18 , 19 , 30 ]. In addition to a fracture of the PAC or a pseudarthrosis (PA), an …

Calcaneus fractures are the most frequently seen fractures of the tarsal bones and constitute 1–2% of all body fractures [ 1 ]. Three-quarters of calcaneus fractures are intra-articular and usually occur as a result of the heel directly striking on …

Calcaneal fractures are the most frequent tarsal bony injury and account for 1% to 4% of all adult fractures [ 1 , 2 ]. Intra-articular extension is present in 60% to 80% of cases with joint incongruity associated with functional impairment [ 1 , 2 …]. Adequate restoration of the articular surface can lead to satisfactory long-term clinical results [

Calcaneus fractures are life-changing events. Such events are reported to have a similar impact on the quality of life as myocardial infarction or organ transplantation [ 1 – 3 ]. The trauma is usually caused by high energy axial directed force …

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 …

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