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How do you fix a broken calcaneus?
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See below: If the fracture is not misaligned and no gap in the bone it can be treated with a cast. Otherwise it may need surgery to realign the bone.
Answered 11/17/2012
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CT scan helps: A ct scan (after initial x-rays) helps determine the type of calcaneus fracture you have. Certain fracture patterns do not require surgery(casting then early motion) others do. Your prognosis is determined by the number of fracture pieces particularly if they involve the joints around the calcaneus. Surgery may just require inserting pins others large incisions with plates , screws and pins.
Answered 12/9/2013
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