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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-8 | Issue-08
Avulsion Fracture of the Tuberosity of the Calcaneus: A Case Report
Hicham Ait Benali, Hamza Madani, Jaouad Yasser, Mohamed Asbai, Mohammed Shimi
Published: Aug. 14, 2020 |
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DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2020.v08i08.010
Pages: 781-784
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Abstract
The avulsion fracture of the calcaneal tuberosity are rare. They correspond to a disinsertion of the calcaneal tendon and must necessarily be repaired surgically. The mechanisms of injury are forced plantar flexion or abrupt dorsiflexion. In this article, we report a rare case of avulsion fracture of the calcaneal tuberosity in a 35-year-old man. We discuss the clinical and therapeutic aspects for this lesion. Surgical treatment was realized with Percutaneous Cannulated Screw Fixation and equinus short leg cast immobilization.