The higher the level of HDL cholesterol in your blood, the LOWER your chance is of getting heart disease. Coronary heart disease is a condition in which plaque (plak) builds up inside the coronary (heart) arteries. Plaque is made up of cholesterol, fat, calcium, and other substances found in the blood.
Fractured Heel Bone Treatment. The treatment for a calcaneus fracture depends on type and the severity of the fracture. Some calcaneus fractures can be treated with a splint, but most calcaneus fractures are treated with a leg cast. Crutches help to reduce stress on the fractured bones.
PROGNOSIS: Prognosis of stress fractures to the heel (calcaneus) is usually excellent. The condition usually takes between 4 and 8 weeks to heal. In the competitive athlete it usually takes 6-8 weeks before activity can begin. Predisposing factors must be identified and treated appropriately. Long-term recurrence is rare.