Computed tomography of calcaneal fractures
Conference
·
· AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5446003
Computed tomography (CT) of 25 fractured calcanei was performed to investigate the potential of CT in evaluating the pattern and biomechanics of these fractures. The characteristic findings of typical fractures are presented, including the number and type of principal fragments, size and dislocation of the sustentacular fragment, and involvement of the anterior and posterior facets of the subtalar joint. In 17 cases, the calcaneus consisted of four or more fragments. Furthermore, in 17 cases the sustentacular fragment included all or part of the posterior facet joint. In 18 of the 25 cases, the sustentacular fragment was displaced. It is concluded that well performed CT is an invaluable adjunct in understanding the fracture mechanism and in detecting pain-provoking impingement between the fibular malleolus and the tuberosity fragment.
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of Kuwait, Safat
- OSTI ID:
- 5446003
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-860416-
- Conference Information:
- Journal Name: AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States) Journal Volume: 145:1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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