The Standard

When every step hurts: The hidden foot pain many keep ignoring

Occupations involving long hours on one’s feet, such as athletics, as well as obesity, flat feet, and some joint diseases, increase the likelihood of developing the condition calcaneal spur.
BMJ

Epidemiological survey of the feasibility of broadband ultrasound attenuation measured using calcaneal quantitative ultrasound to predict the incidence of falls in the middle ...

5 Institutes of Gerontology, National Cheng Kung University College of Medicine, Tainan, Taiwan Objectives We investigated whether calcaneal quantitative ultrasound (QUS-C) is a feasible tool for ...
Scientific Research Publishing

Liu, Y., Zhang, Y., Chen, X., et al. (2024) Deep Learning-Based AI for the Diagnosis of Calcaneal Fractures. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 39, 921-928.

ABSTRACT: Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of AI software combined with thin-slice CT in the diagnosis of occult toe fractures. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on imaging data from ...
Endocrinology Advisor

Low Calcaneal Bone Mineral Density Predicts CV, All-Cause Mortality Risk

Low calcaneal bone mineral density was associated with heightened risks for cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. Lower calcaneal bone mineral density (BMD) is associated with all-cause and ...
BMJ

Risk factors and associated factors for calcaneal apophysitis (Sever’s disease): a systematic review

Objectives The aim of this review was to identify the potential intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors (RFs), associated factors (AFs) and consequences of developing calcaneal apophysitis (CA). Design ...
verywellhealth

Calcaneus Fracture Is a Broken Heel Bone

Commonly referred to as the heel bone, the calcaneus is the bone in the heel of the foot. This bone helps support the foot and is important in normal walking motions. The joint above the calcaneus, ...
IEEE

An Automated Detection and Classification System of Calcaneal Fracture with Deep Learning Techniques

Abstract: Calcaneus fracture is the most common fracture in all types of Tarsal fracture. Early and accurate diagnosis is essential for prompt treatment. This study aims to develop an automatic ...
Frontiers

Calcaneal distraction vs. cast immobilization for the preoperative treatment of patients with Danis–Weber type C ankle fractures: a case–control study

1 Department of Orthopedic, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University Dezhou Hospital, Dezhou, Shandong, China 2 Department of Emergency, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University Dezhou Hospital, Dezhou, ...
WebMD

What to Know About Heel Bursitis

Bursae are small sacs of fluid around different bones and joints in your body. These sacs help cushion your joints and stop your bones from rubbing against each other. Bursitis happens when a bursa ...
Medindia

Medications and their Potential to Cause Increase 'Calcaneal spur'

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Calcaneal spur' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The ...
Scientific Research Publishing

First Ever Documented Total Calcaneus Replacement with 3D Printed Metallic Implant for Chronic Osteomyelitis after a Calcaneal Fracture in a Young, Healthy Individual—A ...

Osteomyelitis of the calcaneus is a devastating diagnosis. Approximately 3% - 10% of bone infections involve the calcaneus [1] . Osteomyelitis of the calcaneus typically results from a surgical site ...