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A calcaneal (kal-KA-ne-al) fracture is a condition where the calcaneus bone, also called the heel bone, is damaged or broken. The heel bone is the largest and most frequently broken bone of the foot. It supports the weight of the body during walking. Athletes, soldiers, and obese (very overweight) persons may have a higher risk for a calcaneal fracture.
