Fractures of the anterior process of the calcaneum; a review and proposed treatment algorithm

A fracture of the anterior process of the calcaneus (APC) can often co-exist with a lateral ankle ligament injury. Patients may complain of lateral pain distal and anterior to the tip of the fibula. Due to the high incidence of injuries to the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL), whose anatomical location is in close proximity to the APC, an accurate assessment of these injuries can be difficult, unless a high index of suspicion is exercised. However, with a focused examination and appropriate investigations a fracture of the APC may be identified.

Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - February 21, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Baljinder S. Dhinsa, Ahmed Latif, Roland Walker, Ali Abbasian, Diane Back, Sam Singh Tags: Review Source Type: research