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Case of the Week 617



What is the most likely diagnosis?

  • 37 year-old male with pain in foot



Lateral View of Ankle

  1. Sever's Disease
  2. Tarsal Coalition
  3. Talar Beak
  4. Stress Fracture
  5. Dislocation of Talus

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Answer:


4.Stress Fracture

 

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Calcaneal Stress Fracture

General Considerations

  • Overuse injury seen in athletes, especially with running and aerobics, and military recruits
  • Most stress fractures are in lower extremities
  • Repetitive compressive loading

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