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Calcaneal fracture - Sanders type 3bc

Case contributed by Matt Skalski
Diagnosis certain

Complex calcaneal fracture, Essex-Lopresti joint depression type. Bohler's angle is decreased. 

There are two primary fracture lines extending through the central and medial apsects of the posterior facet of the calcaneus. 

Case Discussion

There are two primary fracture lines extending through the central and medial apsects of the posterior facet of the calcaneus, making this fracture a Sander's type 3bc fracture. 

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