Calcaneus fractures: a review article.
review · Level V
Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 16081015.
- No licence information is recorded for this record.
- Because redistribution is not established, this page shows the abstract only. Follow the links below for the full text.
Abstract
Calcaneus fractures are a significant burden to society. Assessment and treatment of these injuries has improved significantly. The use of CT scanning has allowed a greater understanding of the pathologic anatomy of these fractures, and has provided for prognostic classification systems with respect to outcome. The treatment options are diverse and are reviewed.
Medical subject headings
- Calcaneus
- Fractures, Bone
Anatomy
- foot