Retrocalcaneal bursa

Last revised by Yuranga Weerakkody ◉ on 13 Sep 2022

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Citation:

Di Muzio B, Weerakkody Y, Rock P, et al. Retrocalcaneal bursa. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 01 Oct 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-39136

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-39136

Permalink:

https://radiopaedia.org/articles/39136

rID:

39136

Article created:

21 Aug 2015, Bruno Di Muzio ◉ ◈

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At the time the article was created Bruno Di Muzio had no recorded disclosures.

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Last revised:

13 Sep 2022, Yuranga Weerakkody ◉

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Revisions:

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Systems:

Musculoskeletal

Sections:

Anatomy

Synonyms:

Retro-calcaneal bursa
Subachilleal bursa

The retrocalcaneal bursa also referred to as subachilleal bursa, is located deep to the calcaneal tendon and superficial to the posterior angle of the calcaneus. It can become inflamed and symptomatic leading to retrocalcaneal bursitis.

It is distinct from the subcutaneous calcaneal bursa, which is located between the calcaneal tendon and the skin.