Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways Calcaneus fractures are usually caused by severe injuries like ...

Breaking a bone in your foot may not be as major as fracturing larger bones, but it can still cause pain, deformity and disability.

Foot fractures are common and can occur from even minor injuries, like landing awkwardly after stepping off a stool or from repetitive stress caused by walking or running. Treatment depends largely on ...