Calcaneal bursitis: Difference between revisions

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===Background===
===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


===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

Differential

Clinical features

Management

Disposition