Broken Heel Picture

Complete list of fracture information

The heel bone is the calcaneus bone is the largest bone in the foot. Since it is
la arger and thicker 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. The heel bone is pointed to in red in the
picture. This is a difficult fracture to live with because the heel bone carries
the weight of the entire body when you stand.

Information from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

updated 7-9-2004

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