Calcaneal Stress Fracture
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The calcaneus bone is the big heel bone at the back of the foot. Due to overuse, a stress fracture can occur in the bone leading to anxiety and stress. It is common among soldiers who have to do a lot of marching or road running. Fractures of the calcaneus (heel bone) are the most common tarsal bone fracture. Calcaneal fractures are also common among roofers and rock climbers.

Another most common factor contributing to these traumatic fractures are automobile accidents. All these can lead to stress, anxiety and depression. For further details on calcaneal stress fracture, read Stress Management Seminar Helps You Cope With Stress.

Calcaneal fractures have a track record of being difficult to treat and have frustrated doctors for years. The calcaneus is much like an egg; an outer firm shell which is soft on the inside. As a result, the calcaneus often shatters when broken. Calcaneal repair not only requires re-apposition of multiple fracture patterns, but also requires restoration of the subtalar joint.

The symptoms of calcaneal stress fracture are as follows:

a) Insidious, gradual onset heel pain.
b) Pain is reproduced by squeezing the back of the heel from both sides.

CT scanning is used to determine the stage of calcaneal fracture. Stress management tips are useful to reduce stress associated with it. Stress reduction can be achieved with the stress management products and stress management tools.

Non-displaced calcaneal fractures require a period of rest and partial to complete immobilization. Treatment options include hard casts or removable cam walkers. The duration of symptoms and time necessary for adequate healing varies with the age and nature of the fracture.

Displaced calcaneal fractures can be very difficult to manage. Closed reduction (manipulation of the fracture under anesthetic without surgery) can be successful in treating calcaneal fractures. Open reduction is used when closed reduction fails to reduce the fracture.


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