Calcaneal fracture, also known Don
Juan fracture, is a
of the
. It is usually caused by a fall
from height when one lands on their
feet. These fractures represent
approximately 2% of all fractures but
60% of tarsal bone fractures.
A condition characterized by disruption
between the articulation of the medial
cuneiform and base of the second metatarsal
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unifying factor is disruption of the TMT joint
complex
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injuries can range from mild sprains to severe
dislocations
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may take form of purely ligamentous injuries or
fracture-dislocations
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ligamentous vs. bony injury pattern has treatment
implications
March fracture, also
known as fatigue
fracture or stress
fracture of metatarsal
bone, is the
of
the distal third of one of
occurring because of
recurrent stress.
