What Is a Heel Bone Fracture?
Calcaneus Fractures, or Heel Fractures, are uncommon. These fractures may cause the heel bone to widen or shorten.
More Information About Heel Bone Fracture
Causes
Heel Bone fractures can be the result of the following:
- Fall from a height
- Twisting related injury to ankle
- Automobile collision
Severity can vary and similar fractures can result from different mechanisms.
Symptoms
Symptoms of Heel Fractures include:
- Pain
- Bruising
- Swelling
- Heel Deformity
- Inability to put weight on the heel or walk
With minor fractures you may still be able to walk or walk with a limp.
Treatments
Your doctor will consider several factors when planning your treatment:
- Cause of the injury
- Your overall health
- Severity of the injury
- Extent of soft tissue
The goal of your treatment is to restore the normal anatomy of the heel.
Non-Surgical:
Non-Surgical treatment is recommended when pieces of the broken bone have not been displaced by the injury.
Immobilization: Brace, splint, and cast help hold your bones in place while they heal. You will have to wear a cast six to eight weeks, potentially more. It is critical not to put any weight on your foot until your bone heals.
Surgical:
If the bones have moved out of placed as a result of the injury your doctor will likely recommend surgery.
Percutaneous Screw Fixation: If the bone pieces are large they can potentially be moved back into place while only making a small incision. Special screws are inserted through the incision to hold the fracture together.
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation: In this procedure an open incision is made to reposition your bone in the correct alignment. The new alignment will be held together with wires, plates, and screws.
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