Haglund’s deformity is a bony bump where yourAchilles tendonattaches at the back of your heel bone.
This article explains the symptoms and causes of Haglund’s deformity, including how it is diagnosed and treated.
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What Are the Symptoms of Haglund’s Deformity?
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What Causes Haglund’s Deformity?
Females are affected more than males (due in part to wearing high heels).
Over time, this can lead to the formation of a bump.
Risk factors for Haglund’s deformity include:
How Is Haglund’s Deformity Diagnosed?
Haglund’s deformity can often be diagnosed by appearance alone.
How Is Haglund’s Deformity Treated?
They don’t shrink the bony protrusion, but that’s generally not needed.
Your podiatrist can refer you to footwear specialists who can help.
One common option isendoscopic calcaneoplastyused to remove the bony bump.
Less commonly, calcaneoplasty is performed as anopen surgerywith a scalpel and a large incision.
Recovery from the operation takes eight to 12 weeks depending on the extent of the surgery.
After two weeks, the walking boot is removed, and weight-bearing walking can gradually start.
Complications are uncommon but may include ankle tightness or weakness.
Physical therapy can help remedy these concerns.
If adequate bone is removed during the calcaneoplasty, Haglunds deformity rarely recurs.
Haglund’s deformity can often be diagnosed by its appearance alone.
Treatments include heel pads, foot orthotics, ice tool, and physical therapy.
If these measures don’t help, surgery may be recommended.
American Podiatric Medical Association.Haglund’s deformity.
2016;8(10):e820.
