Calcaneus fracture

Question 1

Rx

Answer 1

Foot ap + lateral + calcaneus + Ankle AP

+/- Broden

Question 2

Classification Essex Lopresti

Answer 2

Tongue type

Depression type

Question 3

Classification Sanders

Answer 3

I non displaced
II one fracture line (2 fragments)
III two fracture lines (3 fragments)
IV comminuted

Question 4

Conservative treatment if

Answer 4

Only if operation contra-indicated

Question 5

Operation if

Answer 5

> 1mm intra-articular
lateral approach
sinus tarsi approach (also lateral) results in better outcome and less necrosis

Sustentaculum tali : medial approach

Question 6

Boehler’s angle

Answer 6

Normal 25-40°