Many patients can develop a condition called Haglund's deformity. This deformity occurs when a person develops a large bony protuberance at the heel. This eminence is developed around the insertion of the achilles tendon. Many patients with Haglund's deformity experience an inflamed bursa in between the tendon and the enlarged bone which can cause severe pain.
Causes:
- High Arches
- Tight Achilles tendon
- Walking on the outside of your feet
- Pressure from shoes on the posterior heel
Symptoms:
- Pain to the posterior heel
- Swelling and redness to the posterior heel
- Large bump at the posterior heel
- Pain at the insertion of the Achilles tendon
Treatment:
- Shoe modification: open back shoes to relieve any pressure
- Oral anti-inflammatory medication
- Topical anti-inflammatory medication
- Ice
- Stretching
- Heel lifts
- Padding
- Physical therapy
- Orthotics
- Immobilization
- Surgical treatment
If you think you have a Haglund's Deformity, request an appointment!
