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Broken Heel

The heel bone is the calcaneus bone. It is not an easy bone to break or fracture. A broken heel is usually the result of a fall where you land on your heel.

For more information see heel fracture

Information from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

updated 7-9-2004

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