Calcaneal bursitis

Background

Can be subdivided into two separate entities: Retrocalcaneal and Retroachilles bursitis

  • Retrocalcaneal bursitis-> is inflammation of the bursa located posterior to the calacaneal bone, anterior to the achilles tendon
  • Retroachilles bursitis -> is inflammation of the bursa located between the achilles tendon and posterior skin, adjacent to the insertion of the achilles tendon on the calcaneous

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