• Does a heel bone fracture require a surgery?

I am suffering from a heel bone fracture which occurred due to an accident. Will I require a surgery to correct it?

14 Answers

  • Orthopedist
  • Santa Ana, CA

Not always. Many can be treated with a cast or brace. You need to be evaluated by a Dr. specializing in foot and ankle surgery to outline your options.

  • Sports Medicine Specialist
  • Richmond, Texas

Surgery would only be needed if the fracture is displaced or if the non-displaced fracture does not heal after a few months.

  • Orthopedist
  • New York, New York

A fracture of the heel bone or calcaneus may require surgery to be properly fixed. An assessment with an xray is needed before a surgical recommendation can be made.

  • Orthopedist
  • Seattle, WA

Severe ones can, yes.

  • Orthopedist
  • New York, New York

Only if the joint surfaces have been displaced or damaged.

  • Orthopedist
  • Epsom, Surrey

It depends whether the fracture is displaced or undisplayed.
AGC

  • Orthopedist
  • Vancouver, B.C

It depends on the type of fractures; some types need surgery.

  • Orthopedist

Not all the time. It depends on the amount of fragments and if they are in alignment. Surgery could restore the bones

  • Orthopedic Surgeon (Orthopedist)
  • Los Gatos, CA

Depends; some do, some don’t. Need X-ray, maybe 3D CT.

  • Orthopedist
  • Paris, TN

Not usually, just immobilization and non-weight bearing, but sometimes does require surgery for ORIF. Depends on the type of fracture.

  • Orthopedist
  • Houston, Texas

Many calcaneal fracture’s do not require surgery. It depends on how much displacement there is. You need to get an opinion from an orthopedic surgeon.

  • Orthopedist
  • Monroe, Wisconsin

Sometimes. Surgery is dependent on the bone that is involved, how much displacement is involved, the condition of the soft tissue, and your medical history. Sometimes these injuries can be treated without surgery.

Jonathan D. Swindle, DO, MBA

  • Sports Medicine Specialist | Sports Medicine
  • Mobile, AL

Not always. If the fracture is in good position with no displacement of the subtalar joint surfaces, then non-surgical treatment is OK. However, no putting weight on it for at least 12 weeks!!

Dr. Bose

  • Orthopedist

Not all heel fractures require surgery. Some people have very reasonable results with conservative treatment methods.

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