Achilles Tendon Bursitis

What is Achilles Tendon Bursitis (Retrocalcaneal Bursitis)?

Achilles tendon bursitis is common in runners and athletes. Occaisionally mistaken for Achilles tendinitis it can also occur in conjunction with Achilles tendinitis. This is known as Haglund's Syndrome.

A small sack of fluid known as the bursa goes between a tendon and a bone in the feet to aid smooth movement of the tendon over the bone. This bursa (retrocalcaneal) is situated in the feet between the Achilles tendon and the calcaneus (heel bone). With repeated trauma the bursa can become inflamed.

Symptoms of Retrocalcaneal Bursitis:

• Pain at the back of the heels especially when running uphill or on soft surfaces.
• Tenderness and swelling which might make it difficult to wear certain shoes on the feet.
• Spongy resitance felt when pressing fingers in both sides of the heel.

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