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Retrocalcaneal Bursitis
A bursitis that is characterized by an inflammation of the bursa, a fluid-filled sac that cushions the Achilles tendon where it attaches to the heel bone (calcaneus).
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Overview
A bursitis that is characterized by an inflammation of the bursa, a fluid-filled sac that cushions the Achilles tendon where it attaches to the heel bone (calcaneus).
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