Kalla T P, Kominsky S J
Capitol Hill Hospital/Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C.
J Foot Surg. 1992 Sep-Oct;31(5):446-9.
A case of a calcaneal avulsion fracture from a relatively minor traumatic incident is presented. The mechanism of calcaneal avulsion fractures is discussed. Special attention is given to the possibility of a pathologic fracture. The literature is reviewed and treatment is discussed.