Presentation
Pain back of heels.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Achilles tendinosis - bilateral
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Bilateral calcification of the Achilles tendon.
Case Discussion
Although more commonly observed in the rotator cuff of the shoulder, calcific tendinosis can occur at any tendon.
The calcification is typically amorphous and occurs close to the enthesis.