RT Journal Article SR Electronic(1) A1 Gomez, Eric A1 Stuart, David A1 Chernev, IvanYR 2015 T1 Retrocalcaneal septic bursitis as a complication of a delayed‐healing heel wound JF JMM Case Reports, VO 2 IS 2 OP SP e000031 DO https://doi.org/10.1099/jmmcr.0.000031 PB Microbiology Society, SN 2053-3721, AB 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. , UL https://www.microbiologyresearch.org/content/journal/jmmcr/10.1099/jmmcr.0.000031