An open fracture of the calcaneus is an emergency that requires urgent surgery. Related: What Causes a Bruised Heel and How ...

Imaging is an essential part of diagnosing these injuries. A broken heel—also called a calcaneus fracture—is diagnosed (or ruled out) with X-rays and sometimes computed tomography (CT scan).

Objective Calcaneal apophysitis, is a relatively common cause of heel pain in children. Very few randomised studies have evaluated treatment options. This trial compared the effectiveness of currently ...