
There are three calcaneal fracture classifications. Essex-Lopresti, Rowe, and Sanders. Essex-Lopresti and Sanders information are from McGlamry's 5th edition. There is less literature for Rowe classification, the source in this episode is unknown.
Practice Questions:
Essex-Lopresti has described two distinct fracture types of the calcaneus based on the primary or secondary fracture line?
What Rowe classification is a beak fracture?
In the Sanders Classification Is C closer to the medial or lateral aspect of the posterior calc?
Answers in the episode.