What imaging modality would be best for surgical planning on a suspected intra articular calcaneal fracture?

The Sanders classification system is the most used system for classifying intra-articular calcaneal fractures. This classification system uses computed tomography (CT) because of its three-dimensional approach is critical to classify this type of fractures (1, 2, 11, 31, 51).

How do you describe a calcaneal fracture?

A fracture of the calcaneus, or heel bone, can be a painful and disabling injury. This type of fracture commonly occurs during a high-energy event—such as a car crash or a fall from a ladder—when the heel is crushed under the weight of the body. When this occurs, the heel can widen, shorten, and become deformed.

What exercise can I do with a fractured heel?

You can perform laying down leg exercises or sitting leg exercises to keep your leg muscles from wasting. You can also ride a bike or rowing machine for cardio because you will not put full weight on the cast.

What are the three radiographic views positions that can be used to image the intercondylar fossa?

intercondylar view

AP view.
oblique view.
lateral view.
weight-bearing AP.
weight-bearing lateral.

Can a calcaneal fracture heal itself?

There is also a very high percentage chance of long-term subtalar joint arthritis that can result as a result of a calcaneal stress fracture with displacement. The stress fracture will eventually heal on its own if you keep weight off it, but you can do these things to make it heal faster and prevent one from even coming back.

How to manage fractures of the calcaneus?

Nonsurgical Treatment. Nonsurgical treatment may be recommended if the pieces of broken bone have not been displaced by the force of the injury.

Surgical Treatment. If the bones have shifted out of place (displaced),your doctor may recommend surgery.

Pain Management. After surgery,you will feel some pain.

Rehabilitation.

Complications.

What are the surgical complications from a calcaneus fracture?

What are the surgical complications of a calcaneus fracture? Complications on the wound. Since soft tissue injury typically occurs during a calcaneus fracture, diminished flow of blood to the area and swelling can result to poor healing, dehiscence of Mobility issues. It is important to note that the normal foot and ankle mobility is usually lost after a surgery on a calcaneus fracture. Pain. Blood clots.

What is a calcaneus fracture?

What Is Calcaneus Fracture Surgery? The calcaneus is the heel bone. Fractures or breaks of the calcaneus commonly occur after a fall from a height or car accident. Treatment of these fractures may require surgery. The goal of heel fracture surgery is to restore the shape of the heel bone as close to normal as possible.