Haglund Deformity
What is Haglund Deformity?
Haglund’s Deformity is form of heel deformity. The heelbone is the largest bone of the foot. The largeAchilles tendon attaches to the back of the heelbone. Between the bone and the Achilles tendon rests a bursa, a lubricated sac of tissue that allows the tendon to slide easily against the bone during movement of the foot. Sometimes the shape of a bone can cause problems in the foot where by the condition caused by a prominent bump on the back of the heel.
Symptoms of Haglund Deformity
- Pain at the back of the heel
- Swollen and inflammed
Causes of Haglund Deformity
- Pressure on the back of the heel
- Achilles Tendon
Treatment for Haglund Deformity
- Stay out of wearing shoes
- Surgery