There are three calcaneal fracture classifications. Essex-Lopresti, Rowe, and Sanders. Essex-Lopresti and Sanders information are from McGlamry's 5th edition. There is less literature for Rowe classification, the source in this episode is unknown.

Practice Questions:

Essex-Lopresti has described two distinct fracture types of the calcaneus based on the primary or secondary fracture line?

What Rowe classification is a beak fracture?

In the Sanders Classification Is C closer to the medial or lateral aspect of the posterior calc?

Answers in the episode.