Retrocalcaneal bursitis is swelling (inflammation) of the fluid-filled sac (bursa) at the back of the heel bone (calcaneus).
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Retrocalcaneal bursitis , which is inflammation of the bursa. This condition causes swelling and tenderness of the heel. Pain usually gets worse while wearing shoes and during activity and improves during rest.
Retrocalcaneal bursitis
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Retrocalcaneal bursitis occurs when the bursa near the Achilles tendon in the ankle becomes inflamed. This is commonly caused by local trauma associated with wearing a poorly designed shoe (often high heels) or prolonged walking.
If you have pain behind your heel, you may have inflamed the area where the Achilles tendon inserts into the heel bone (retrocalcaneal bursitis). People often get this by running too much or wearing shoes that rub or cut into the back of the heel.
Retrocalcaneal Bursitis
Retrocalcaneal bursitis develops gradually, usually from pressure from the back of a shoe.
Heel Pain Prevention
1 Bursitis can also cause pain and swelling at the back or bottom of the heel.
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Pain from retrocalcaneal bursitis can be chronic and severe. Use of NSAIDs may be recommended to reduce inflammation. To reduce pain, you can cut a "V" shaped groove into the back of an old shoe or wear shoes without a back.
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Bursitis is inflammation and irritation of a bursa. Inflammation can occur in the bursa between your heel bone (calcaneus) and your Achilles tendon. This type of bursitis is called retrocalcaneal bursitis.
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 See also: Bursitis, Injury, Stress, Achilles Tendon, Arthritis
  
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