Change: fracture or Casanova Fracture (based on sequelae of jumping from a bedroom window onto a hard surface).Associated FracturesConsideration should be given to the possibility that a fractured calcaneum might be bilateral. A fracture of the calcaneum is also associated with thoraco-lumbar fractures.Anatomy and Normal Anatomical Variants   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1018)

Change: This 22 year old man presented to the Emergency Department after falling 2.5 metres and landing on his feet. He was examined and referred for right foot radiography.No displaced fracture was demonstrated on the DP foot projection image.The DP oblique projection image did not demonstrate any displaced fracture.   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 945)

Change: fractures. This refers to lovers jumping out of bedroom windows. I have never seen this specific mechanism offracture. injury!Associated FracturesConsideration should be given to the possibility that a fractured calcaneum might be bilateral. A fracture of the calcaneum is also associated with thoracolumbar fractures.Anatomy   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 833)

Change: calcaneum. The referring doctor's and/or surgeon's appreciation of the fracture is clearly enhanced by the axial view. Importantly, the following can be assessedextent of the fracture, Degree of comminution of the fracturethe level of displacement classification; intra-articular or extra-articularback to the Applied Radiography home page   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 846)

Change: pitfalspitfalls will assist the radiographer to avoid misdiagnosis.Mechanisms of InjuryFall from a height is the most common cause of calcaneum fracture. Calcaneal fractures are also known as a   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 780)

Change: The axial view of the calcaneum is the one that causes problems. Ideally, the patient should dorsiflex their ankle -you would ask the patient to   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 679)

Change: This calcaneum is undeniably visible on this lateral ankle image. Clues include an abnormal Kager's fat pad, an abnormal Boehler's angle and disruption of the cortical contours of the calcaneum. Is it worth irradiating the patient by adding an axial view to the series.This is the   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 547)

Change: "Subtle fractures may only be identified by assessing Boehler’s angle. This angle is measured by drawing a line from the highest point of the posterior   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 427)

Change: Renamed from Calcaneum Fractures by M.J.Fuller Feb 11 2009, 10:13 PM EST for: Rename

Change: Created by M.J.Fuller Feb 11 2009, 10:11 PM EST for: no reason given