An update on calcaneal tendinopathy

Calcaneal tendinopathy is the most common cause of posterior talalgia and a frequent reason for consultation in rheumatology and sports medicine. It has various causes. It poses a number of diagnostic and therapeutic problems, and can be a source of significant functional impairment that is often underestimated.The aim of this article is to examine the clinical and paraclinical picture of calcaneal tendinopathy, and how it can be managed.