Upper heel pain
Symptoms and causes
Symptoms and causesUpper heel pain is often a consequence of an Achilles tendon problem. It is usually a combination of bursitis (inflammation of the bursa: a fluid-filled sac that functions as a type of cushion and reduces friction), bone growth and deterioration of the fibrous structure of the Achilles tendon’s attachment, whether or not involving a tear.
Diagnosis and treatment
Diagnosis and treatmentAn MRI scan is useful for obtaining the correct diagnosis.
Treatment centres and specialisations
Treatment centres and specialisations
Ghent - Orthopaedics and traumatology
traumatology, paediatric orthopaedics
Deinze - Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Traumatology
Latest publication date: 11/01/2024
