The patient is a 23-year-old male who presents with a complaint of pain in the heel area after slipping down four steps. He is limping but able to bear weight. On exam, you note local tenderness and swelling over the area of the Achilles tendon. Other findings are unremarkable. View the x-ray taken and consider what your diagnosis and next steps would be.
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The patient is an 18-year-old male who jumped or fell from a \”short height\” but landed hard on his heel. He is able to ambulate, but cannot put any pressure on his heel. Examination and history reveal nothing remarkable. View the x-ray taken and consider what your diagnosis or next steps would be.
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