Kager’s Fat Pad Sprain
Kager’s fat pad sprain, also known as Kager’s triangle or Kager’s triangle syndrome, is a condition involving injury or inflammation to the retrocalcaneal bursa and adjacent structures in the ankle.
What is this Kager’s fat pad? Kager’s fat pad is a small fatty tissue located in the space between the Achilles tendon and the calcaneus (heel bone). The retrocalcaneal bursa is a fluid-filled sac located between the Achilles tendon and the heel bone, which helps reduce friction during ankle movement.
This typically occurs due to repetitive stress or trauma to the ankle, such as sudden dorsiflexion (bending the foot upward) or direct impact to the back of the heel. This can lead to inflammation or swelling of the fat pad and surrounding tissues.
Causes of Kagers Fat Pad Sprain
Certain factors are though to increased the irritation of the Kagers Fat Pad
- Non- Supportive footwear
- Flat arched feet
- High arched feet
- Sudden increase in activity
- Trauma
- Being overweight
- Connective tissue disorders (Rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis)
- Os Trigonum
- Previous Ankle Surgery
- Achilles Tendinopathy
Common symptoms of Kager’s fat pad sprain include pain and tenderness at the back of the heel, especially when walking, running or during activities that involve ankle movement. Swelling and redness may also be present in the affected area.
Diagnosis of Kager’s fat pad sprain is typically based on clinical evaluation, including a physical examination of the ankle and assessment of symptoms. Imaging tests such as ultrasound or MRI may be used to confirm the diagnosis and evaluate the extent of the injury.
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