Why can calcaneal fracture widen?

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Calcaneus, also known as "heel", is a very important bone on the foot. In our life, we need to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. It is an important supporting part of the sole of the foot when we stand and walk, and it is connected with many bones on the foot. Once it is damaged, it will affect the function of our normal foot. So let's understand why calcaneal fractures become wider??

Why can calcaneal fracture widen?

First: calcaneus is equivalent to a boiled egg. The bones on the outside are as thin and hard as eggshells, while the bones on the inside are soft and weak. When the outer eggshell breaks, the inner bone will collapse and lose its original structure. So calcaneal fracture is a serious injury, if the injury to the articular surface will lead to arthritis and chronic pain.

Second: most calcaneal fractures are caused by trauma, such as falling from a height. If there is heel pain, or even walking difficulties, it is necessary to suspect whether the calcaneus fracture. In addition to the first time, some cases will be accompanied by ankle sprain, there are also a small number of patients because of repeated excessive stimulation caused by stress fractures, such as long-distance runners.

Third, if heel pain occurs after trauma, walking is difficult or unable to walk; Swelling of heel area; Contusion and ecchymosis on the ankle should be highly suspected of calcaneal fracture, and should be diagnosed by orthopedic trauma department or ankle surgeon in the hospital.

matters needing attention

Once it is confirmed that calcaneal fractures have indications for surgery, doctors often recommend surgery 5-7 days after injury when heel swelling subsides to wrinkles. Because the heel is covered with skin and bone, swelling after injury, if you rush to surgery, it is very easy to have skin necrosis and even infection complications, which is relatively difficult to deal with, so the doctor will recommend waiting until a safe window period for surgery.