Ossification of the Achilles tendon

Case contributed by Manchikanti Venkatesh
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Pain in the left foot for 10 years

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Plain radiograph of lateral view of both ankles and feet shows ossified structure seen arising from the posterior aspect of left calcaneum. Few calcified opacities are noted in the Achilles tendon of right leg. These features represent ossification of Achilles tendon bilaterally.

Bony spur is also noted along posterior aspect of right calcaneum.

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