The use of the axial CT scan in intra-articular fractures of the calcaneum.
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Abstract
The axial CT scan has become part of our routine management of os calcis fractures. This investigation helps distinguish between tongue and joint depression type fractures, gives important information regarding the fracture pattern in the anterior calcaneum and the degree of comminution of the sustentaculum tali and the subtalar joints. The scan is also useful in determining direction of movement of the body fragment.
Medical subject headings
- Calcaneus
- Fractures, Closed
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed