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What are the kinds of things you can do to avoid heel fracture?
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Nothing: A true heel fracture (calcaneal fracture) is relatively rare, in terms of overall foot/ankle fractures. Most commonly, they occur after a fall from height (ladder, or jumping from height of 5-6') or car accident. Is this the type of injury you meant? They are quite painful and very serious injuries which should be evaluated immediately.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Stay off ladders!: Falls from a height are the most common cause of heel fractures. So be careful on roofs, ladders, and similar situations.
Answered 7/5/2012
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