(Fatigue) fracture of the heel bone

(Fatigue) fracture of the heel bone

Fatigue fracture is the partial or complete fracture of a bone as a result of microtrauma caused by stress on the bone. This is most commonly the result of trauma from occupational or sporting activities, but it also occurs in older people with osteoporosis, even with minor trauma. A fracture of the heel bone is a fracture with a very bad prognosis, because pain and difficulty in walking often remain after successful surgery.

After the operation, no plaster cast is applied, but a so-called "cast" is applied. The patient is given a Mohr stirrup, in which he can walk without putting any weight on his heel bone. A certain amount of muscle atrophy is to be expected and joint movements will be restricted, which can only be corrected by prolonged physiotherapy.

Investigation: orthopaedic-traumatologist specialist

Therapy: orthopaedic-traumatologist specialist, physiotherapist-physiotherapist

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