An apophysitis is inflammation of the growth plate in the heel seen in children. Learn about its occurrence and how to treat the condition
MRI’s can also identify Plantar Fascia rupture, Achilles tendonitis, retrocalcaneal bursitis, calcaneal apophysitis, calcaneal stress fractures among other conditions. Diagnostics Tests for Ruling Out Other Causes of Heel Pain: Bone Scan: Bone scan is needed only to rule out other causes of ...
Retrocalcaneal Bursitis is sometimes mistaken for Achilles tendinitis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a bursa sac, a fluid-filled cushion between bones and overlying muscles and tendons. This particular sac sits right where the Achilles attaches to the heel bone. Tight calf muscles, consistently run...