This case demonstrates an incomplete, non-displaced, extraarticular fracture of the calcaneal tuberosity.

In this case, the patient had a single traumatic event (compression injury after fall downstairs) which caused this incomplete fracture.

There was no evidence for long-distance running or other forms of overuse in the patient history since the images would be also typical of a stress fracture.

Nondisplaced and noncomminuted calcaneal fractures may be treated conservatively with non-weight bearing for 6-8 weeks and casting or other protective footwear.