One of if not the most common question we get in the comments section goes something like this – “Hey Dr. Silverman, the other day I jumped off a deck/fell off a ladder and landed hard on my feet. My heels were the first thing to hit the ground, and now I’m in pain with […]
Refuting a Study Condemning Surgery for Heel Fractures
Last month, Reuters published an article comparing the outcome of surgery versus non-operative care when it comes to heel bone fractures. In their article, researchers claim “surgery by open reduction and internal fixation in patients with typical fractures of the heel bone didn’t improve outcome compared with non-operative care.” They went on to chastise operative […]
Calcaneal Fracture: Signs, Symptoms and Prevention
Calcaneal injuries are one of the most common fractures orthopedic surgeons have to deal with on a regular basis, but they’re not always easy to manage. In fact, the calcaneus, commonly referred to as the heel bone, is the most frequently injured bone in a person’s foot. Just like there’s no wrong way to eat […]
Calcaneal Fractures and Heel Surgery
Calcaneal injuries are challenging fractures for orthopedic surgeons to manage. The calcaneus, otherwise known as the heel bone, is the most commonly injured bone in the foot. This bone is usually fractured by falling from a high point and landing on the heel. I hear many stories of how patients injure their calcaneus. Here are some of the […]
