Commonly referred to as the heel bone, the calcaneus is the ... and other extremities. Stress fractures of the calcaneus can ...

A sudden increase in the intensity or frequency of exercise can increase the risk of a stress fracture. Heel pain can also occur from compression of the calcaneal nerve (also called Baxter's nerve).

47.93±4.59%). Conclusions Stress on the lateral side of the foot during heel raise may cause stress fractures of the 5th metatarsal.