The bursae affected in retrocalcaneal bursitis are behind the Achilles tendon, where it joins with the heel bone. The condition could arise due to running, jumping, walking, or putting extra ...

What you may have is something called retrocalcaneal bursitis – a commonly missed diagnosis that mimics Achilles tendonitis. Immediately in front of the Achilles tendon’s insertion into the ...

or where the Achilles tendon attaches to the back of the heel bone (retrocalcaneal bursitis). A heel spur refers to a bony growth made of calcium deposits. Also known as a calcaneal spur ...

the condition is called either retrocalcaneal bursitis or anterior Achilles tendon bursitis. Ankle bursitis occurs when bursae become inflamed. This can happen under stresses from movement or from ...

SAN ANTONIO -- San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay will miss at least two weeks after an MRI revealed retrocalcaneal bursitis ... to the torn left Achilles tendon he suffered Jan. 18 and underwent ...

AHA Coding Clinic for HCPCS This patient presents with Achilles tendonitis and a Haglund’s deformity. A large retrocalcaneal bursa is found and excised along with a large prominence at the ...

The bursae near your heels are behind your Achilles tendon, right above where it attaches to your heel bone. Overuse from walking, running, or jumping can all cause retrocalcaneal bursitis.

With that in mind let’s look at the differing opinions. AHA Coding Clinic for HCPCS This patient presents with Achilles tendonitis and a Haglund’s deformity. A large retrocalcaneal bursa is found and ...