Fractured calcaneus
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What is fractured calcaneus?
Fractured calcaneus or broken heel is a partial or complete break in the back of the foot. A broken heel usually results from traumatic injury such as crush injuries, sports injuries, misstep, fall, etc.
Common symptoms reported by people with fractured calcaneus
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What people are taking for it
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people with fractured calcaneus
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Data from patients with fractured calcaneus, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Compare treatments taken by people with fractured calcaneus
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Perceived effectiveness
for fractured calcaneus (1 evaluation)
Side effects
muscle soreness
pain
Total evaluations
1
Tried for
fractured calcaneus
(2)
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
upset stomach
Total evaluations
1
Tried for
pain
(1)
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- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
- Severe
- Moderate
- Mild
- None
Data from patients with fractured calcaneus, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Who has fractured calcaneus on PatientsLikeMe?
- 26 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 10 say fractured calcaneus is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 7 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 6 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 9 | |
| Female | 16 |
These charts show data from fractured calcaneus patients who have completed their condition history
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