Presentation
Heel pain
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
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Large area of erosion at the posterior calcaneus with involvement of Achilles tendon attachment. Mild reactive sclerosis at the anterior margin of erosion.
A small spur along the plantar aspect of calcaneus. Bone density preserved. No joint effusion.
Case Discussion
Reactive arthritis with retrocalcaneal bursa erosive disease.
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