What is the Essex-Lopresti classification of calcaneus fractures?
Classifies calcaneus fractures into two types – Joint Depression-type and Tongue-type. Primary fracture line is oblique from lateral to medial through the posterior facet dividing it into two fragments The secondary fracture line determines the type:Tongue-type – secondary fracture line exits at the posterior aspect of the tuberosity, articular fragment remains attached to the tuberosity […]
