Haglund’s Deformity

Although Haglund’s deformity doesn’t cause a large number of complications, the pain and loss of motion that occur with this condition make it frustrating to deal with, which is why you’ll likely want to know how to prevent this abnormality from reoccurring. For one, it’s important that you wear the right shoes, which means that you should avoid shoes that come with a rigid and stiff heel. You should also consider using orthotic devices and arch supports to provide a better shape to the foot. Since a tightening of the Achilles tendon can be a factor in the development of this condition, make sure that you perform various stretching exercises on a regular basis. Lastly, it’s important that you minimize running uphill or on hard surfaces.

Most treatments focus on reducing the pain and inflammation that occur when you’ve developed bursitis, which means that the actual bony protrusion can’t be treated with non-surgical options. Heel lifts, heel pads, stretching exercises, and physical therapy are the first treatments that are considered for this deformity. If the non-surgical treatments aren’t working like they should, you could consider surgery to get rid of the bony protrusion altogether. Most of these surgeries will remove a portion of the heel bone to ensure that no aspect of it is protruding. The least invasive surgery that’s used for treating Haglund’s deformity is the ankle arthroscopy procedure, which uses very small incisions throughout the treatment.