retroachilles bursa bursitis mri radiology ankle

RETROACHILLES BURSA BURSITIS MRI RADIOLOGY ANKLE

    • The retroachilles bursa lies between skin and Achilles tendon.

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    • It's not usually seen as its an adventitial bursa caused by chronic friction.

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  • It is Uncommonly enlarged.

  • Best seen on axial and sagittal scans.

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  • Look posterior to the Achilles, between the Achilles tendon and skin at the level of the Achilles insertion for fluid signal.

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