Irreducible Fracture of Calcaneus due to Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon Interposition -A Case Report-

장 족무지 굴곡건의 감입시 발생되는 비정복 종골 골절 -1예 보고-

  • Kim, Kwang-Hui (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gachon University of Medicine and Science) ;
  • Park, Hong-Gi (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gachon University of Medicine and Science)
  • 김광희 (가천의과학대학교 정형외과학교실) ;
  • 박홍기 (가천의과학대학교 정형외과학교실)
  • Published : 2006.12.01

Abstract

In closed calcaneus fractures, the occurrence of FHL interposition in subtalar joint is relatively rare and difficult to diagnosis preoperatively. But careful physical examination and significant radiologic findings could be useful tools to diagnosis preoperatively. This findings is shearing off a superior medial fragment made up of the sustentaculum talus connected to a significant portion of the medial wall and medial aticular surface of the posterior facet.

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