Does this mean that my heel bone is shattered?
I fell around 6 feet and landed on my heels instead of my toes. A few hours later, it became more and more painful. I cannot even walk with my heels making contact with the ground. I must walk in tip toes wherever I go.
Calcaneus fractures are almost always the result of high-energy injuries. They usually occur as a result of a fall from a height, such as falling from a ladder. Other causes of a calcaneus fracture include automobile accidents and sports injuries.
What are the symptoms of a calcaneus fracture?
Calcaneus fractures cause significant swelling and pain of the back of the foot.
Symptoms of a calcaneus fracture include:
Inability to walk
Swelling of the foot
Bruising of the foot
Severe heel pain
Most calcaneus fractures are closed injuries, meaning the skin is intact. When the skin around the calcaneus fracture is broken, this may represent an open, also called a compound, fracture. An open fracture of the calcaneus is a surgical emergency.
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