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Retrocalcaneal Bursitis

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Achilles’ Tendinitis
Inflammation of the heel cord that is the extension from the triceps surae group of muscles characterised by pain and swelling along the tendon sheath proximal to the calcaneus
Management Physical therapy or brief immobilization, antiinflammatory agents

retrocalcaneal bursitis
Podiatry Inflammation of the bursa at the calcaneus Etiology Pain with flexion and extension of foot, anterior to Achilles' tendon, above its insertion on the os calcis Exam Positive 2-finger squeeze test


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Retrocalcaneal bursitis with "pump bump" or os calcis exostosis.
Curt Welch Ocala, FL A I would agree that you have Haglund's Deformity What appears as an enlarged protuberance of the outer pordon of the back of the heel bone is usually associated with a retrocalcaneal bursitis.
 
 
 
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