Because of its prominence, the bump is subject to constant friction, causing redness, pain, swelling ... the Achilles tendon ...

Retrocalcaneal bursitis occurs when the bursa (a small, fluid-filled sac) between the back of the heel bone and the Achilles tendon becomes inflamed. This can cause pain, swelling, redness ...

This represents a fatigue fracture in the tuberosity of the calcaneus with global heel swelling and continuous pain, even without weightbearing. The classic test is to cup both hands around the ...