Calcaneal Bursitis eMedicine PMR

Description: Pain at the posterior heel or posterior ankle most commonly is caused by pathology at the posterior calcaneus, the Achilles tendon, or the associated bursae. Two bursae are located just superior to the insertion of the Achilles (calcaneal) tendon. Inflammation of either or both bursae can cause pain at the posterior heel and ankle region.
Synonyms and related keywords: calcaneal bursitis, bursitis of the subtendinous or subcutaneous bursa of the calcaneal (Achilles) tendon, bursitis of the subtendinous or subcutaneous calcaneal bursa, bursitis of the subtendinous or subcutaneous retrocalcaneal bursa, exostosis, Haglund deformity, prominence of the posterior superior calcaneus, retrocalcaneal bursitis, pump bump
Foye & Stitik 2006