calcaneus

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calcaneus

[kal′kan·ē·əs]

(anatomy)

A bone of the tarsus, forming the heel bone in humans. Also known as calcaneum.

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Apophysitis of the os calcis. Surg Gynecol Obstet 1926(41):578.

Relacion de Lunge y Jack test en la apofisis calcanea (Talalgia de Sever) en futbolistas jovenes

Quantitative ultrasound (QUS) of the os calcis in Saudi women: defining Saudi reference value for the diagnosis of low bone mass.

Measurements of bone mineral density and stiffness index in young Saudi females

The mechanism, reduction technique and results in fractures of the os calcis. Br J Surg 1952; 39:395-419.

A study of functional outcome of intra-articular calcaneal fractures treated surgically

On the other side, Knott (in LeDouble) has observed it ending at the os calcis or flexor hallucis muscle; and Reinhardt has described it originating at the os calcis and ending at the quadratus plantae muscle.

Morphological Description of the Flexor Digitorum Accessorius Longus Muscle and its Clinical Significance/Descripcion Morfologica del Musculo Flexor Largo Accesorio de los Dedos y su Significancia Clinica

Essex-Lopresti P 1993 The mechanism, reduction technique, and results in fractures of the os calcis Clinical Orthopaedics 290 3-16

Common fractures and injuries of the ankle and foot: functional anatomy, imaging, classification and management

Apophysitis of the os calcis. J Bone Joint Surg 1924; 6:91-94.

Simple diagnosis, simpler treatment: no need to limit activities, prescribe anti-inflammatories, or plan on surgery when a simple shoe orthotic relieves pain

Posterior heel pain can be caused by pathology of the Achilles tendon, its tendon sheath, the retrocalcaneal and subcutaneous bursae, by osteophytes or stress fracture of the os calcis, and by rheumatoid or metabolic diseases.

Chondroma of the subcutaneous bursa of the Achilles tendon

Although the spine and hip are the most common sites to measure, Dr Gallagher noted that DEXA can also be used to measure the radius, metacarpal bones, phalanges, or os calcis. Furthermore, Dr Gallagher said, "DEXA has good precision, meaning that if you do multiple measurements, you can get within approximately 1.5% to 2.5% of the same measurement, depending on the site."