The vast majority of fractures are due to compressive mechanisms such as striking the heel against a ledge or from a fall from a height so that the resulting fracture may herald a more complex fracture. B, 27-year-old male baseball player with acute heel pain after pushing off base while accelerating. The Y-shaped ligament with its two components, the calcaneonavicular and calcaneocuboid limbs, is at its greatest tension when the ankle is inverted and plantar flexed [23]. Full weight-bearing exercises are also permitted. A, Postsplint radiograph obtained 2 days after injury depicts ossific fragment (arrow) in Achilles tendon approximately 5 cm above enthesis. runners) Epidemiology 2% of all fractures Most frequently fractured tarsal bone Type III usually gets more arthritis because it has more fracture fragments and may end by fusion. 1). Two dedicated musculoskeletal radiologists . It's because contact sports involve movements that stress your limbs, such as: Suddenly changing direction. However, radiography remains the principal imaging modality for evaluating trauma to the calcaneus, the most frequently fractured tarsal bone. It has two smaller inferior tubercles, the medial and lateral processes. Maneuvers that adduct the forefoot exacerbate pain. A, Lateral radiograph shows fracture (straight arrow) through enthesophyte emanating from medial plantar process. Fig. Zone 3 fractures refer to proximal diaphyseal fractures, distal to the fourth and fifth metatarsal base articulation caused by excessive bearing of the region or chronic overloading as in stress fractures[4]. Tongue-type fracture may benefit from closed reduction and percutaneous fixation or open reduction and internal fixation. 1173185, Fracture Dislocations of the Tarsometatarsal Joints: End Results Correlated with Pathology and Treatment Level of evidence: 2A, Haraguchi N, Toga H, Shiba N, Kato F, Avulsion fracture of the lateral ankle ligament complex in severe inversion injury: incidence and clinical outcome, Am J Sports Med. 4); and type 4, small beak fracture avulsed from the deep fibers of the tendon [9, 10]. Fig. The typical cause of injury is an inversion of the foot, generating tension along with the plantar aponeurosis insertion. Because the talus is important for ankle movement, a fracture often results in substantial loss of motion and function. Fractures of the tuberosity are either from an avulsion or shear-compression mechanism of injury, with the latter constituting most fractures. The margins of this joint should be closely inspected for fractures in patients who have an inversion or plantar flexion injury of the foot or forced adduction injury of the forefoot. These should be repaired in order to preserve meniscal biomechanics and protect from future chondral. B, Sagittal T1-weighted MR image obtained 6 weeks after injury shows thickened Achilles tendon. The mechanisms of injuries include overuse and neuropathic conditions, although most cases are related to trauma. [9]). (2018) Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc. 38 (5): 1496-1497. Once considered rare, avulsion fracture occurring at the calcaneocuboid joint is an important cause of persistent pain in the lateral aspect of the foot [40]. Level of Evidence: 5, Fracture Dislocations of the Tarsometatarsal Joints: End Results Correlated with Pathology and Treatment. This type of fracture often occurs during a high-energy event, such as a car collision or a fall from a significant height. 11). The cause is strong muscular contraction with the heel fixed to the ground and occurs only in a subset of patients who have a broad and extensive tendinous insertion [9]. Breederveld, Fractures of the fifth metatarsal; diagnosis and treatment, Injury, Int. xi. If an avulsion fracture is present, there will be immediate pain over the outside aspect of the foot and associated with significant swelling and localised tenderness over the 5th metatarsal. Occasionally, the middle and anterior subtalar joints form a contiguous articulation instead of two discrete joints. For joint depression fracture, wait for swelling to go down before surgery. More than 90% of calcaneal fractures are extraarticular in children younger than 7 years, and 60% of such fractures are extraarticular in children 814 years old [4]. Do not wait, do emergency surgery. [11], Avulsion fractures are often treated as ankle sprains, with the dysfunctional movement and impairments treated alongside the fracture, so it is important to individualise the treatment plan. A potential clinical pitfall is a stress fracture of the lateral aspect of the cuboid [41]. The flexor hallucis longus tendon lies underneath the sustentaculum and if screw placement to the sustentacular fragment is too long, this could affect the flexor hallucis longus tendon, causing fixed flexion of the big toe. 6). A broken wrist or distal radius fracture is an extremely common type of fracture . The Ottawa Ankle Rules can be used to localise the exact area of pain. Because these fractures may be extremely difficult to detect, either CT or MRI is required to confirm the diagnosis in many cases, particularly when pain becomes chronic [23, 27, 28]. Open fractures can be a big problem. Diagram depicts key anatomic components of calcaneus in lateral, superior, and medial projections. Physiopedia is not a substitute for professional advice or expert medical services from a qualified healthcare provider. Diagnosis is made with plain radiographs of the ankle. Calcaneus Fractures - Trauma - Orthobullets orthoBULLETS MBBULLETSStep 1For 1st and 2nd Year Med Students MBBULLETSStep 2 & 3For 3rd and 4th Year Med Students ORTHOBULLETSOrthopaedic Surgeons & Providers JOIN NOWLOGIN Home Topics Techniques Cards QBank Evidence Cases Videos Podcasts Groups Products Trauma Spine Shoulder & Elbow Knee & Sports 4B 43-year-old man who fell off horse and experienced pain and bruising in back of ankle. Occurs in female runners. Bone spurs on the hip. Intra articular: (70-75%) Rowe Classification: Types I-III do not involve the subtalar joint. clean out fracture lines and remove lateral wall identify constant anteromedial fragment and build off of it with kwires large Schantz pin into posteroinferior calcaenus for traction Fixation lag screws 3.5mm to join lateral to medial fragments check plate size, fill central void with allograft, and replace lateral wall Postoperative Lateral radiograph shows linear break in medial plantar process (arrow). 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of bed at ~20 to get Harris heel view with foot dorsiflexed, lateral decubitus on beanbag with feet at end of bed, operative foot elevated under stack of blankets to make flat working surface, lateral approach to calcaneus with extensile L-shaped incision, vertical limb between lateral malleolus and Achilles, 90 turn with horizontal limb 3cm above plantar surface of foot, clean out fracture lines and remove lateral wall, identify constant anteromedial fragment and build off of it with kwires, large Schantz pin into posteroinferior calcaenus for traction, lag screws 3.5mm to join lateral to medial fragments, check plate size, fill central void with allograft, and replace lateral wall, 2 wks non-weight bearing in postmold splint, 10-12 wks non-weight bearing in CAM boot, range of motion exercises and progression of weight bearing, identify fracture pattern based on xrays (AP/Lat/Oblique and Harris/Broden views) and CT scan, analyze direction and number of fracture lines (Sanders classification), evaluate joint depression, articular comminution, Bohlers angle, and angle of Gissane, if severe articular comminution may need to concurrently fuse subtalar joint, if tongue-type with mild displacement and shortening can perform closed reduction with percutaneous pinning, goal is to restore calcaneus height, width, alignment, and articular surface, need to check wounds for evidence of open fracture, assess lumbar spine xrays (10% association with L-spine fractures), document soft tissue status, associated injuries, distal neurovascular status, check for signs of compartment syndrome, identify comorbidities (diabetes) and social factors (smoking) that correlate with complications and poor outcomes, standard OR table with radiolucent end, c-arm in from contralateral side end of bed at ~20 to get Harris heel view, Calcaneus Plating System (Stryker Veriax Calcaneus System), patient lateral decubitus on beanbag with feet at end of bed, place sheets between ipsilateral and contralateral extremities to make elevated flat working surface ~1 in height, make sure body and legs are taped down (need flat surface to work on), can alternatively place patient supine with table tilted away from surgeon, thigh tourniquet placed high on thigh with webril underneath, mark out lateral malleolus and lateral border of Achilles, vertical limb of incision between lateral malleolus and Achilles 2-4cm proximal to lateral malleolus, then 90 turn with horizontal limb 3cm above plantar surface of foot, exsanguinate limb and inflate tourniquet, 15 blade through skin then tenotomy scissors to spread subcutaneous tissue in vertical direction with minimal soft tissue stripping, knife down to bone on calcaneus for full-thickness flaps, not at distal or proximal 2-3cm of incision due to peroneals and posterior tibial tendon, elevate periosteum sharply off calcaneus following contour of bone, need to follow bone closely anteriorly to not get into peroneals distally, be careful to avoid sural nerve and short saphenous vein posterior to lateral malleolus, inverting the foot will help expose the subtalar articular surface, no touch technique avoiding skin using three .062 kwires into ant/med/post aspect of talus, bend kwires with driver into two 90 angles as fixed internal retractors for subcutaneous and skin retraction, delineate fracture lines with knife and clean out using freer, curettes, and rongeur, identify lateral wall that is often broken off, remove piece, clean and mark orientation for later use, and place in saline on back table, next find constant anteromedial fragment and build off of it, checking to see how remaining fragments fit together, break apart fragments with curved osteotome and lever to regain calcaneus height, there is a central void of comminution due to bone loss, remove fragments if needed and temporarily pin into place with multiple kwires, need to restore ant/med/post facet of subtalar joint, check with fluoro Bohlers angle and angle of Gissane, kwires through bottom of calcaneus to pin constant fragment to remaining fragments, drill large Shantz pin into posteroinferior aspect of calcaneus perpendicular to bone to gain traction through fragment, bolt cutter to remove sharp end, T-handle to apply traction through pin and distract fragments, build periphery of calcanues and later fill in central void with allograft chips, tamp in gently, check AP/Lat/Harris fluoro to check calcaneus reduction in terms of height, width, alignment, and articular surface, use blue handle of lap around forefoot to pull foot into dorsiflexion for heel view, place 3.5mm lag screw to join largest pieces lateral to medial (2.7mm drill, 3.5mm screws), be careful of iatrogenic injury to FHL from long screws, check calcaneus plate sizing on Lat fluoro, fill in central void with bone chips allograft, then place lat wall fragment back into place, place bicortical nonlocking screws first in anterior and posterior aspects of plate to compress plate down to bone, place locking screws around periphery of plate, if performing simultaneous fusion of subtalar joint, place threaded guidepins for 8.0mm cannulated screws x2 through posterior facet of subtalar joint, check on fluoro Lat for placement into talar body, measure, drill calcaneus cortex, just into talar body, then place screw on power followed by hand, can use fully threaded (if significant comminution of subtalar joint) or partially threaded screws (for compression), check with fluoro on AP/Lat/Harris views, exchange screws that are too long medially to avoid tendon irritation (FHL) and damage, irrigate wounds thoroughly and deflate tourniquet, cauterize any bleeders carefully, watching out for saphenous vein, hemovac drain deep exiting superolateral from incision, subcutaneous closure with 2-0 vicryl, skin closure with 3-0 nylon horizontal mattress or Allgower-Donati stitch to reduce skin tension (diabetics, smokers), incision dressing (gauze, webril) followed by postmold splint with extra padding under heel for immobilization, remove splint and place in short-leg cast boot non-weight bearing, remove cast and place in CAM boot non-weight bearing, begin range of motion exercises to ankle and foot, advance weight-bearing status in CAM boot, wound breakdown (10-25%, worse in diabetics, smokers, open fractures), iatrogenic injury to peroneal tendons, sural nerve, saphenous vein, lateral impingement with peroneal irritation, iatrogenic injury to FHL from lateral to medial screws. Fig. 7B 25-year-old man who fell while skiing. Traditionally, a burst fracture of the calcaneus was known as "Lovers Fracture" as the injury would occur as a suitor would jump off a lover's . The flexor hallucis longus tendon courses in a groove underneath the sustentaculum tali. I give my consent to Physiopedia to be in touch with me via email using the information I have provided in this form for the purpose of news, updates and marketing. According to Lee et al, this injury can be classified into four types (modification of the original classification system proposed by Beavis et al)4,5: Typically, treatment is with open reduction - internal fixation(ORIF), although minimally displaced fractures may be treated with closed reduction. History of the injury will be similar to that of an ankle sprain (plantarflexor inversion). May be seen as an avulsion fracture of the fibula on x-rays. Calcaneal tuberosity avulsion fracture Last revised by Dr Henry Knipe on 20 May 2020 Edit article Citation, DOI & article data Avulsion fractures of the calcaneal tuberosity are rare, accounting for only 3% of all calcaneal fractures. Type I-- Nondisplaced/Non-operative treatmentType II--Two-part fracture of the posterior facet. [10] Level of evidence: 2B. 11A 28-year-old male hockey player with twisting injury. 5). Fig. Do not wait, do emergency surgery. 2007 Jul;35(7):1144-52, Duke G. Pao, Theodore E. Keats, Robert G. Dussault, Avulsion Fracture of the Base of the Fifth Metatarsal Not Seen on Conventional Radiography of the Foot: The Need for an Additional Projection, AJR 2000;175:549552, Level of Evidence: 2B Haraguchi N, Toga H, Shiba N, Kato F, Avulsion fracture of the lateral ankle ligament complex in severe inversion injury: incidence and clinical outcome, Am J Sports Med. The lateral segments course distally to insert on the middle phalanges of the second through fourth toes, whereas the most medial segment forms the extensor hallucis brevis. The fibers of the central cord envelop the aponeurosis of the flexor digitorum brevis muscle. Lateral radiograph shows superiorly displaced bone fragment (curved arrow) and donor site defect in superior aspect of calcaneal tuberosity (straight arrow). Chopart fracture-dislocations occur at the midtarsal (Chopart) joint in the foot, i.e. Fig. Avulsion fractures of the calcaneal tuber-osity are uncommon, accounting for 1.3-2.7% of calcaneal fractures [9]. Avulsion fractures can sometimes be overlooked or where an injury to the 5th metatarsal occurs together with an ankle sprain. Unable to process the form. Type III--Three-part fracture of the posterior facet. Most injuries are caused by high-energy trauma that result in intraarticular fractures [1]. A, Lateral radiograph shows linear lucency (arrow) through anterior calcaneus process corresponding to type 2 fracture. Calcaneal avulsion fracture is an important topic. [4] Zone 2 fractures refer to the fractures at the metaphysis-diaphysis junction, extending into the fourth-fifth intermetatarsal facet, caused by forced forefoot adduction with the hindfoot in plantar flexion. The commonly fractured bones are the calcaneus, cuboid and navicular.. The primary fracture line is caused by an axial load injury. The anterior part of the calcaneus is tapered distally. B, Sagittal STIR MR image shows avulsion of central cord of plantar fascia with perifascicular edema (arrow) as well as bone edema surrounding bone defect. There is heterogeneous signal intensity within tendon and focus of low signal intensity (straight arrow) approximately 5 cm above enthesis. This classification is based on the number of intraarticular fracture lines and their location on semicoronal CT images. 1. When the fracture is imaged sequentially, distraction and fragmentation are common later findings. 4 (2): 134-8. fractures involving a single facial buttress, Meyers and McKeevers classification (anterior cruciate ligament avulsion fracture), Watson-Jones classification (tibial tuberosity avulsion fracture), Nunley-Vertullo classification (Lisfranc injury), pelvis and lower limb fractures by region. Anteriorly, the calcaneus is entirely covered with cartilage forming the surface that articulates with the cuboid. Assessment of Bone Lesions. Being overweight. Calcaneal avulsion fractures need urgent reduction and internal fixation to prevent skin complications. Fig. Most calcaneal fractures are occupational, and are caused by axial loading from a fall [ 2 ]. A history of the injury is taken, such as mechanism, immediate pain levels, and swelling. Type VI Highly comminuted May require primary subtalar arthrodesis. The EDB avulsion fracture may also be mistakenly identified as an os peroneum, but the latter resides more inferiorly and is completely corticated. Fig. Lee SM, Huh SW, Chung JW, Kim DW, Kim YJ, Rhee SK. The peak incidence occurs in younger males [ 2 ]. Calcaneal avulsion fractures need urgent reduction and internal fixation to prevent skin complications. Fractures of the anterior process of the calcaneus occur following an acute injury to the foot. Physiopedia articles are best used to find the original sources of information (see the references list at the bottom of the article). 2012;51 (5): 666-8. This configuration gives it the viscoelasticity that allows it to absorb and adapt to forces that can approach 612.5 times body weight during running [7, 8]. Rijal L, Sagar G, Adhikari D et-al. Extraarticular fractures are categorized as either compressive or avulsive types. Calcaneal fractures can be divided broadly into two types depending on whether there is articular involvement of the subtalar joint 2,7,8:. Arthritis of the hip, knee, or foot. Avulsion fracture of the calcaneus is an emergency. Initially immobilisation in a CAM walker for four to six weeks with weightbearing as tolerated. Calcaneocuboid joint fractures-60% Bilateral fractures of calcaneus -10% Peroneal tendon subluxation: may be detected on axial CT scan. Level of Evidence: 4. Conditions in the fascia that produce pain in the heel can be attributed to either plantar fasciitis or fascial rupture. Fractures of the calcaneus: open reduction and internal fixation from the medial side a 21-year prospective study. CeCT and 18 F-FDG PET were performed within 28 d before treatment initiation, and BS was within 50 d, according to the protocol. These injuries require immediate intervention usually. Types 1 and 2 fractures usually are avulsive, whereas most type 3 fractures are compressive. Key Points: Fractures of the pediatric calcaneus are rare injuries and are frequently missed. The medial, intermediate, and lateral cuneiform bones (sometimes referred to as the first, second, and third cuneiforms, respectively) serve as stabilizing structures within the medial column of the foot. Subchondral insufficiency fracture refers to a type of stress fracture that occurs below the chondral surface on a weight-bearing surface of a bone due to mechanic failure of subchondral cancellous bone. Olivia was first diagnosed with breast cancer 25 years ago in 1992 and underwent treatment as well as a partial mastectomy for the disease. The function of this muscle is to extend the first through fourth toes and the respective metatarsophalangeal joints. The lateral cord arises from the lateral margin of the medial process and extends to the cuboid and base of the fifth metatarsal bone, enveloping the aponeurosis of the abductor digiti minimi muscle. The anterior process of the calcaneus is a prominence on the heel bone (calcaneus) that is located in front and to the outside of the ankle (Figure 1). Type 1 fractures are likely insufficiency fractures, occurring in elderly patients with osteoporosis after minor trauma such as tripping. Patient has a simple fracture pattern. 2): type 1, simple avulsion with a variable-sized bone fragment (Fig. They also occur in patients with osteoporosis, renal osteodystrophy and hyperparathyroidism. Another clinical and radiographic pitfall may be a small avulsion fracture of the EDB insertion; however, in our experience, even small EDB fracture fragments contain more bone than just the cortex so they do not have the typical linear appearance of a calcaneocuboid ligament avulsion fracture. T2 will find an increased signal. 8). Most fractures heal well, but following a strict immobilisation period normal arthrokinematics, strength of the lower extremity muscles, proprioception, and functional movement for chosen sport/activities need to be regained. Surgery is only recommended where the bone is displaced from its normal position or where more than 30% of the cubometatarsal joint is involved. This ossicle is referred to as os calcaneus secundarius and is differentiated from fracture by lack of donor site in calcaneus. Weeks 6-8: active and passive ROM exercises for the ankle and the subtalar joint with Isometric and isotonic exercises. It accounts for 25% to 50% of all broken bones and is most commonly seen in older females and young males. Neuropathic fractures are important because they have a much higher incidence of infection, nonunion, malunion, and failure of fixation and require a much longer time to heal than nonneuropathic insufficiency fractures. The stabilizing ligaments that hold the calcaneus in place occupy very specific locations, and the Achilles tendon enthesis is in a relatively constant location; therefore, avulsion fractures occur in reproducible locations. Having one leg that is longer than the other. An avulsion fracture is where a fragment of bone is pulled away at the ligamentous or tendinous attachment. While cuboid and cuneiform fractures are uncommon . Injuries were the Achilles tendon pulls off a piece of bone (avulsion fracture) can lead to soft tissue injury and are an orthopaedic emergency as skin death (necrosis) can occur rapidly. 5A Images of medial plantar process. Calcaneal stress fractures can cause intense pain and make walking more difficult. Avulsion (displaced) Oblique and Transverse (displaced) Comminuted (displaced) Fracture-dislocation (Transolecranon) Presentation Symptoms pain well localized to posterior elbow Physical exam palpable defect indicates displaced fracture or severe comminution inability to extend elbow indicates discontinuity of triceps (extensor) mechanism Imaging Calcaneal avulsion fractures need urgent reduction and internal fixation to prevent skin complications. It indicates, "Click to perform a search". Symptoms of an ankle avulsion fracture are very similar to an ankle sprain and it is very difficult to differentiate without an X-ray or an MRI scan. Definition / Description. The primary fracture line divides the calcaneus into two main fragments. Calcaneus fractures in children younger than 10 years of age, are usually extra-articular. ADVERTISEMENT: Radiopaedia is free thanks to our supporters and advertisers. Fig. The primary fracture line is parallel to the apophyseal scar, and the fracture affects the superior cortex but not always the inferior cortex. Patients complain of swelling and dorsolateral pain over the sinus tarsi region. 10A 21-year-old male basketball player who inverted his foot and had pain laterally. Fig. The extensile approach has delayed wound healing in about 20% of cases. 2012;20 (4): 253-8. A calcaneal spur, or commonly known as a heel spur, occurs when a bony outgrowth forms on the heel bone. Narayanasamy S, Krishna S, Sathiadoss P, Althobaity W, Koujok K, Sheikh AM. Bone lysis at the enthesis may be the only finding in many cases (Fig. Ankle fractures are very common injuries to the ankle which generally occur due to a twisting mechanism. Stress fracture of the calcaneus may be misdiagnosed as plantar fasciitis. According to Lawrence and Bottes Classification, three types of proximal fifth metatarsal fractures based on the mechanism of injury, location, treatment options, and prognosis. Knee Pain, Metatarsalgia & Gout Symptom Checker: Possible causes include Osteoarthritis. The fibular (peroneal) trochlea is a bony prominence in the inferior and anterior aspect of the lateral calcaneus that serves to separate the peroneal longus and brevis tendons. Calcaneus (Heel Bone) Fractures A fracture of the calcaneus, or heel bone, can be a painful and disabling injury. Banerjee R, Chao JC, Taylor R et-al. The width of the tendon at its insertion varies from 1.2 to 2.5 cm [5]. The morphologic features of this bone are complex, and its many different surface contours function either as attachments to tendons, muscles, and ligaments or as sites of articulations. Distally, the tendon has a concave anterior and convex posterior surface tapering to its broad enthesis on the calcaneus located at the middle third of the posterior surface of the calcaneal tuberosity. Open reduction and internal fixation of the calcaneus is generally delayed for 1-2 weeks to allow for improvement of the soft tissue swelling, except with fractures of the posterior tuberosity (avulsion fracture) which can cause skin tenting and urgent reduction is recommended. Fig. 1 Calcaneal anatomy. In the Zone 1 fracture, during the foot inversion, the forces exerted by peroneus brevis or lateral band of the plantar fascia cause avulsion fracture of tuberosity with or without the involvement of the tarsometatarsal articulation. ADVERTISEMENT: Supporters see fewer/no ads, Please Note: You can also scroll through stacks with your mouse wheel or the keyboard arrow keys. Avulsion may occur from sudden tension on the Achilles tendon from falling on a plantarflexed foot when the calf muscles are actively contracted, hyperextension of the ankle, or while pushing off a dorsiflexed foot such as in a sprinter beginning a race. rethinking narcissism test x ben abbott net worth x ben abbott net worth Blood Supply and Neuroanatomic Findings At birth, the entire meniscus is vascular; by age 9 months, the inner one third has become avascular. The characteristics of an avulsion fracture differ from those of a ligament rupture. (Drawings by Yu JS). Leaping. Fractures Of The Calcaneus - Everything Fractures Of The Calcaneus - Everything You Need To Know - Dr. Nabil Ebraheim. Calcaneal avulsion fracture is an important topic. A talus fracture is a break in one of the bones that forms the ankle. This decrease in vascularity contin-ues to. Bruising may develop and the patient will have difficulty walking or weight-bearing on the ankle. The fracture also tends to extend posteriorly with a horizontal component immediately distal to the enthesis of the Achilles tendon [14]. The calcaneus is a relatively long tarsal bone that has the shape of a pistol grip (Fig. B, Axial proton-density MR image shows that avulsion occurred distally at cuboid attachment manifested as gap (arrow) between ligament and cuboid. Distally, it articulates with the fourth and fifth metatarsals. Complications1-Wound-related complications are the most common complications (20%). It forms the anterior facet superiorly and the calcaneocuboid joint anteriorly. That is usually the journal article where the information was first stated. A twisting injury to the ankle and foot may cause an avulsion fracture at any of these locations. Keywords: avulsion, calcaneus, foot, fracture, ligament, plantar fascia, tendon. http://www.epainassist.com/sports-injuries/ankle-injuries/ankle-avulsion-fracture-symptoms-causes-treatment, http://www.podiatrytoday.com/article/6565, https://www.physio-pedia.com/index.php?title=Avulsion_Fractures_of_the_Ankle&oldid=260943. Rehabilitation following an avulsion fracture consists of 3 phases; the acute, the recovery, and the functional phase: It can begin at 2 weeks post-operatively. The calcaneus is the primary weight bearing bone in the heel, and its many surface contours render it a relatively difficult bone to visualize in its entirety. Fig. One pitfall is that an avulsion fracture of the attachment of the calcaneofibular ligament occasionally may appear similar on the anteroposterior ankle radiograph, but the fracture fragment appears more posteriorly located on the frontal radiograph of the foot and is usually smaller. An ankle avulsion fracture is a bone chip caused by a ligament or tendon that tears away a part of the bone. Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain, a degenerative process that results in fibrofatty degeneration, microtears, and collagen necrosis in the fascial enthesis. 2. The most common etiology is a forceful axial load to the hindfoot, frequently occurring during a fall. 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