{"id":204,"date":"2024-03-19T15:50:30","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T15:50:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/raymondnash.com\/patient-education\/docs\/podiatry\/foot-problems-65\/heel-problems-202\/haglunds-deformity\/"},"modified":"2024-03-27T16:54:32","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T16:54:32","slug":"haglunds-deformity-204","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www.raymondnash.com\/patient-education\/?docs=podiatry\/foot-problems-65\/heel-problems-202\/haglunds-deformity-204","title":{"rendered":"Haglund\u2019s Deformity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Haglund\u2019s deformity is a bony enlargement on the back of the heel. Because it rubs against the shoe, it can often lead to painful bursitis, which is an inflammation of the bursa (a fluid-filled sac between the tendon and bone). The condition is often called \u201cpump bump\u201d because the rigid backs of pump-style shoes can create pressure that aggravates the enlargement when walking. However, any shoes with a rigid back can cause this irritation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-788 \" src=\"https:\/\/raymondnash.com\/patient-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Picture-26-Medium-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.raymondnash.com\/patient-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Picture-26-Medium-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.raymondnash.com\/patient-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Picture-26-Medium-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.raymondnash.com\/patient-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Picture-26-Medium-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.raymondnash.com\/patient-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Picture-26-Medium.jpg 1151w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"symptoms\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms<\/h2>\n<p>Haglund\u2019s deformity can occur in one or both feet. The symptoms include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A noticeable bump on the back of the heel<\/li>\n<li>Pain in the area where the Achilles tendon attaches to the heel<\/li>\n<li>Swelling in the back of the heel<\/li>\n<li>Redness near the inflamed tissue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"treatment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatment<\/h2>\n<p>While non-surgical treatment of Haglund\u2019s deformity can relieve pain and inflammation, it will not shrink the bony protrusion. Non-surgical treatments can include one or more of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, may reduce pain and inflammation.<\/li>\n<li>Applying an ice pack to the inflamed area, placing a thin towel between the ice and the skin. Use ice for 20 minutes and then wait at least 40 minutes before icing again.<\/li>\n<li>Exercises. Stretching exercises help relieve tension from the Achilles tendon.<\/li>\n<li>Heel lifts. Patients with high arches may find that heel lifts placed inside the shoe decrease the pressure on the heel.<\/li>\n<li>Heel pads. Pads placed inside the shoe cushion the heel and may help reduce irritation when walking.<\/li>\n<li>Shoe modification. Backless or soft backed shoes help avoid or minimize irritation.<\/li>\n<li>Orthotic devices to control the motion in the foot.<\/li>\n<li>Immobilisation. In some cases, casting may be necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In some cases, surgery may be needed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Haglund\u2019s deformity is a bony enlargement on the back of the heel. 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