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Surface Shape of the Calcaneal Tuberosity and the Occurrence of Retrocalcaneal Bursitis among Runners
- Source :
- International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 18, Iss 2860, p 2860 (2021), Volume 18, Issue 6
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Purpose: The aim of the study was to establish the relationship between the shape of the calcaneal tuberosity (flat, stepped, rounded, normal) and the probability that retrocalcaneal bursitis among people who train running regularly. Methods: The study included a group of 30 runners who suffered from retrocalcaneal bursitis in the past, and 30 people who never had symptoms of this disease. The study was based on a diagnostic survey, as well as on clinical examination. The surface of the calcaneal tuberosity and the slope of the calcaneus were assessed using X-rays. The mobility of the bursa, its surface size, the thickness of the Achilles tendon and its attachment rate were established during an ultrasound examination. Results: Flat surface of the calcaneal tuberosity increases fourfold the risk of suffering from retrocalcaneal bursitis (OR = 4.3). The people whose calcaneus slope is above 25° are at increased risk of suffering from such an inflammation compared with the people whose calcaneus bone is more horizontal (OR = 2.8). The analysis shows that the thickness of the Achilles tendon (p = 0.001), the surface size of the bursa (p = 0.009), as well as the flat surface of the calcaneal tuberosity (p = 0.008) are strongly associated with the occurrence of retrocalcaneal bursitis. Conclusions: The flat shape of the calcaneal tuberosity increases the risk of bursitis. The risk of inflammation is higher when the Achilles tendon is thicker and the surface of the bursa is smaller than normal.
- Subjects :
- Bursitis
Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis
retrocalcaneal bursa
lcsh:Medicine
Physical examination
Achilles Tendon
Article
03 medical and health sciences
0302 clinical medicine
running
Medicine
Humans
Calcaneal tuberosity
Retrocalcaneal bursitis
calcaneal tuberosity
Ultrasonography
Orthodontics
030222 orthopedics
Achilles tendon
medicine.diagnostic_test
business.industry
Ultrasound
lcsh:R
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
030229 sport sciences
Bursa, Synovial
medicine.disease
Surface shape
Calcaneus
medicine.anatomical_structure
business
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 16604601
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- International journal of environmental research and public health
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....1987e7f0972ad5892bc5fc5fc52c79eb