A 40-year-old builder falls from a ladder and lands on his feet from a height of approximately 4 metres. He complains of severe bilateral heel pain an...

Question

A 40-year-old builder falls from a ladder and lands on his feet from a height of approximately 4 metres. He complains of severe bilateral heel pain and lower back pain. Which of the following associated injuries should be most actively sought?

Accepted Answer

Lumbar spine burst fracture

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Bilateral tibial plateau fractures

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Pelvic ring disruption

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Cervical spine fracture

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Thoracic aortic injury

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Calcaneal Fracture and Associated Injuries

A 40-year-old builder falls from a ladder and lands on his feet from a height of approximately 4 metres. He complains of severe bilateral heel pain and lower back pain. Which of the following associated injuries should be most actively sought?