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Fractures of the calcaneus are most common of tarsal bone fractures and usually the result of a fall from a great height.Controversies are about the appropriate classification system,treatment options,indication for surgery,surgical approaches and post operative management.The calcaneal fractures are divided into extra-articular fractures and intra-articular fractures.Sanders classification is of great importance to the treatment options and the outcome assessments.The treatment of the calcaneal fractures is challenging,but the ideal treatment for the calcaneal fractures has not been found so that further research is needed.Nonoperative treatment continues to be the preferred method for non-displaced fractures.Displaced and comminuted fractures can be treated with operation.Complications after calcaneal fractures include blisters,compartment syndrome,wound dehiscence,wound infection,pain,subtalar arthritis and so on.This article reviews the classification,score,treatment and complication of the calcaneal fractures.