How is a calcaneal fracture treated?
You may have any of the following: • Immobilization: This method is used in mild calcaneal fractures to protect your heel from further injury. It provides support to the foot and prevents movement to help bones heal. It may include a walking cast, compression dressings, traction, splint, or a cast boot. • Medicines: You may be given medicines to control pain. Antibiotic medicines may help prevent infection from germs. You may need to have a tetanus shot if there is an open wound. This is a shot of medicine to keep you from getting tetanus. • Surgery: This is done for very bad broken heel bones or if the ligaments are also damaged. Ligaments are strong tissues that connect one bone to another. Surgery helps put the bones and ligaments back in their proper position. This may include the use of special wires, pins, plates or screws. Ask your caregiver for more information about an internal or external fixation for a calcaneal fracture. • Others: Your caregiver may do a closed reduction. T
