Calcaneal bursitis: Difference between revisions
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''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 | |||
===Differential=== | ===Differential=== |
Revision as of 18:48, 15 June 2016
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