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Retrocalcaneal septic bursitis as a complication of a delayed‐healing heel wound Open Access

Abstract

Introduction:

Bursitis may arise from non‐infectious and infectious aetiologies. Clinically, distinguishing one from the other can be challenging. Aseptic retrocalcaneal bursitis is a common disorder among athletes and physically active people. In contrast, infectious (septic) bursitis, although a common diagnosis in the olecranon and prepatellar bursa, has rarely been reported in the retrocalcaneal bursa.

Case presentation:

Here, we present an unusual case of retrocalcaneal septic bursitis as a complication of a delayed‐healing heel wound in a patient with underlying calcific insertional Achilles tendinopathy and aseptic retrocalcaneal bursitis.

Conclusion:

Physicians should be aware of this clinical entity as a possible complication of a heel wound and initiate appropriate management if an infectious process is suspected.

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Keyword(s): infectious , insertional calcific tendinopathy , retrocalcaneal bursitis and septic
© 2015 The Authors. Published by SGM
  • This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/).
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Retrocalcaneal septic bursitis as a complication of a delayed‐healing heel wound
JMM Case Rep 2, e000031 (2015); https://doi.org/10.1099/jmmcr.0.000031
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