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Anterior Achilles Tendon Bursitis (known as Albert’s disease) is an inflammation of the bursa (fluid-filled sac) in front of attachment of the achilies tendons to the calcaneous (bone of the heel). Any conditions which put extra strain on the Achilles tendons, which attach the muscles of the calf to the person’s heel, may result in Anterior Achilles tendon bursitis. Disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, heel injuries, and uneven rigid back support of the shoe may cause this disorder. When the fluid-filled sac (bursa) becomes inflamed after an injury has occurred, symptoms commonly develop suddenly; when the inflammations are resulted from a disease, symptoms can develop slowly. Symptoms of anterior Achilles tendon bursitis (Albert’s disease) include warmth and swelling at the heel back. Applying cool or warm compress to the affected area can help decrease inflammation and pain. Injection of the local anesthetic mixed with a corticosteroid directly into the inflamed bursa (inflamed fluid-filled sac) is also helpful to relieve the symptoms.
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