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CT Scan of Calcaneal Fracture Wheeless

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Description: Discussion:
- demonstrates intra-articular extension of frx
- degree of comminution of posterior facet;
- calcaneocuboid joint;
- impingement of lateral border of calcaneus on lateral malleolus and entrapment of tendons or nerves can be demonstrated; - latter is best seen with the soft-tissue window examination;

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Author/Contact: Wheeless
Institution: Duke
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Language: English

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Added: Wed Sep 26 2007