1. Retrocalcaneal bursitis : Complications  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Complications are uncommon. If the bursitis is associated with tendonitis, tendon rupture is a possible complication. Tendon rupture may also occur with steroid injections, especially if they are given too often.• Reviewer: Andrew L. Chen, MD, MS, Orthopedist, The Alpine Clinic, Littleton, NH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

2. Bursitis : Complications  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Chronic bursitis may occur; Too many steroid injections over a short period of time can cause injury to the surrounding tendons.• Reviewer: Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.