Shortening of the calcaneus treated with Ilizarov's method

The author reports the case of a sixteen year old young lady with heel shortening, due to a growth arrest of the calcaneal epiphysis, secondary to its septic involvement by a heel puncture. At the age of sixteen a lengthening according to Ilizarov's method was performed, using progressive distraction of an osteotomy of the calcaneal tuberosity. The result was satisfying with a cosmetical improvement, a painless function and a more comfortable shoe fitting.