Albert’s disease [Eduard Albert, Austrian surgeon, 1841–1900] , an inflammation of the bursa that lies between the Achilles tendon and the calcaneus. It is most frequently caused by injury but may also result from the wearing of poorly fitted shoes, increased strain on the tendon, excessive strenuous exercise, improper exercise techniques, or rheumatoid arthritis. Treatment includes an intrabursal injection of corticosteroid with lidocaine hydrochloride and warm compresses. If treatment is delayed, the inflammation may cause erosion of the calcaneus. Also called anterior Achilles bursitis.
