Bilateral stress-fracture of the calcaneal tubercle.


Published online: Mar 27 1997

A Rosted, J Bang, and H Svend-Hansen.

Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, Sundby Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Abstract

A case of bilateral stress fracture of the calcaneal tubercle (beak-fractures) in a 67-year-old woman is presented. The pathogenesis and treatment are discussed, followed by some general considerations on stress fractures.