Reactive arthritis
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Radswiki T, Reactive arthritis. Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 01 Apr 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-11867
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11867
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20 Oct 2010
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Heel pain
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
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Large area of erosion at the posterior calcaneus with involvement of Achilles tendon attachment. Mild reactive sclerosis at the anterior margin of erosion.
A small spur along the plantar aspect of calcaneus. Bone density preserved. No joint effusion.
Case Discussion
Reactive arthritis with retrocalcaneal bursa erosive disease.
This image is from Dr John Hunter's amazing MSK collection. Dr John Hunter is a professor in the department of radiology (musculoskeletal section) at UC Davis School of Medicine.
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