الفهرس 
Radiographic and MDCT anatomy of the calcaneusOnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
The calcaneus is the largest tarsal bone and is specifically designed to support the body. Its fracure is accounting about 60% of that involving the tarsal bones and 2% of all fractures . These fractures typically occur because of axial loading in men 20–50 years old and usually have poor outcomes.
CT is the modality of choice for calcaneus fractures. Coronal and axial views are essential for diagnosis.
MDCT has revolutionized our understanding and characterization of these fractures and their management. Fracture characterization is essential to guide the management of these injuries.
The use of MDCT with MPR and 3D reformatted images allows better visualization of fracture lines, dislocation, comminution of calcaneal fractures and enables optimal evaluation of calcaneal widening especially in intra articular fractures. Involvement of the posterior facet of the subtalar joint is used to identify fracture type.
Calcaneal fractures are divided into two major groups, intra articular and extra
We examined 40 cases (30 males and 10 females ) , among them 36 cases (90%) were presented with intra articular fractures and 4 cases (10%) were extra articular .