A Flawed Leap

A Flawed Leap

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Question 1 of 3

1. Question
Based on the clinical information, which of the following x-ray views will be required?
- X-ray AP view of foot and ankle
- X-ray lateral view of the ankle
- X-ray oblique view of the foot
- X-ray axial view of calcaneum
- All of the above
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Question 2 of 3

2. Question
The above x-rays are performed. Identify the fracture.
- Extra-articular fracture of the calcaneum involving the subtalar joint
- Undisplaced extra-articular fracture of calcaneum
- Displaced intra-articular fracture of calcaneum
- Undisplaced intra-articular fracture of calcaneum
- Further imaging is needed to make the diagnosis
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Question 3 of 3

3. Question
A CT of the right ankle reveals an intra-articular fracture of the calcaneum. What is the most appropriate next step?
- Referral to an orthopaedic surgeon for inpatient management
- Immobilisation with a cast, splint, or brace and discharge with advice to weight bear as the pain allows
- Further examination of the patient before referring
- Discharge with support bandage and fracture clinic follow up
- Discharge with above knee POP and fracture clinic follow up
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Mr Michael Davey May 27, 2022 at 2:32 pm

nice compact case-based learning. particularly useful reminder about examining (and possibly imaging) the back in cases of # calcaneum

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