achillobursitis

achillobursitis

 [ah-kil″o-bur-si´tis]

inflammation of the bursae about the Achilles tendon.

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a·chil·lo·bur·si·tis

(ă-kil'ō-ber-sī'tis),

Inflammation of a bursa in proximity to the tendo calcaneus.

Synonym(s): retrocalcaneobursitis

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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

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a·chil·lo·bur·si·tis

(ă-kil'ō-bŭr-sī'tis)

Inflammation of a bursa in proximity to the tendo calcaneus.
Synonym(s): retrocalcaneobursitis.

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