Retrocalcaneal bursa


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Retrocalcaneal bursa


Illustration of the retrocalcaneal bursa.

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The Achilles tendon connects to the heel bone between two small fluid-filled sacs (bursa) located on the heel bone.

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Primary Medical Reviewer Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Nicola Maffulli, MD, PhD - Orthopedics
Last Updated January 30, 2007

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