Introduction:

The posterior impingement syndrome is a condition resulted of compressed posterior soft tissues, between the posterior talus and the calcaneus. Classically, this is seen at activities that cause extreme plantar flexion.

Objective:

To describe a posterior Ankle Impingement case secondary to a Stieda process.

Case report:

We report a 53 years old male, cook profession, with a chronic pain history within the posterior ankle, previous trauma was denied. At clinical examination tendon and ligament injuries were not found. Initial evaluation with conventional radiography showed the presence of a Stieda’s process as cause of clinical manifestations. No further imaging studies were required.

Conclusion:

Conventional radiograph allows to clarify diagnosis in the posterior impingement syndrome.

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