What is the treatment for Haglund's Deformity?
Conservative treatment for Haglund’s Deformity includes wearing looser or backless shoes, the additional of padding, treating the area with ice on calf muscle, and taking anti-inflammatory medication. Surgical removal of Haglund’s Deformity or “Pump Bump” is an outpatient procedure — considered minor if the Achilles tendon attachment is not involved, and with significantly more risk if the tendon is involved.
Can Haglund's Deformity be cured without surgery?
There is no real cure for Haglund’s Deformity without surgery. The haglund's deformity symptoms can be reduced or subside completely with conservative care and lifestyle adjustments, however, the prominent heel bone, or bump on the back of the heel, does not shrink or go away without surgery.
Is Haglund's Deformity serious?
Haglund’s Deformity is not considered a serious condition. It is simply a prominent area of bone on the posterior calcaneus that can rub on shoes and become irritated or painful over time.
How long is recovery from Haglund's Deformity surgery?
Recovery from Haglund’s Deformity depends on the type of surgery. Removing just the prominent bone takes two to three weeks to heal before the patient can return to wearing soft or backless shoes, and four to six weeks before being able to wear more restrictive shoes.
Should I have surgery for Haglund's Deformity?
Deciding whether or not to opt for Haglund’s Deformity surgery is a patient’s personal preference. The prominent bone is not particularly harmful, nor are there long-term problems without surgery surrounding soft tissue. Those who choose surgery most commonly suffer from constant pain in dress or work shoes, and a negatively impacted lifestyle because of the prominent bone.
Is Haglund's Deformity a bone spur?
Haglund’s Deformity is not a bone spur. A true Haglund’s Deformity is a prominent posterior, superior, lateral portion of the calcaneus (back, upper, outside part of the heel bone) associated with a slight varus (inverted) angle.
Can Haglund’s Deformity come back after surgery?
If enough bone is removed in the correct place, the Haglund’s Deformity or prominent bone will not come back after surgery.
What happens after Haglund's Deformity surgery?
After Haglund’s Deformity surgery patients should only minimally bear weight (or not at all) in a surgical boot until the sutures are removed in two weeks. Restrictive shoes or dress shoes can be worn after three to four weeks, but it does depend on each patient’s healing capacity and sensitivity.
Is Haglund's Deformity common?
Haglund’s Deformity is very common and not dangerous or associated with long-term problems. It is a prominent area of bone at the back of the heel (calcaneus bone) due to both the position and inverted angle.