The heel bone, known as the calcaneus bone, is the largest and strongest bone of the foot. This bone is the site of multiple tendon and ligament attachments vital for walking and standing. Sometimes however these attachment points on the heel bone become enlarged causing discomfort and pain with walking, wearing shoes, and even laying in bed.<\/p>\n
A Haglunds deformity aka \u201cPump Bump\u201d, is an enlargement of bone to the very back of the calcaneus along the area of achilles tendon attachment.<\/p>\n
Symptoms of haglunds deformity<\/p>\n
Treatment for haglunds deformity is based upon size of bone, levels of pain and adjacent conditions. Often conservative care with physical therapy, medications, padding, and change\/modification of shoe wear helps resolve or control the symptoms. Other options in office we offer in office are MLS therapy, shockwave therapy, redlight therapy and stem cell injection to reduce inflammation and promote healing of the tissue (see biologic treatment for more information \u2013 add link within our website).<\/p>\n
If one is unresponsive to conservative care, surgical management is discussed. Surgery involves removal of the prominence on the heel bone and the often adjacent bone spur formation around the achilles tendon. Due to its nature and location, surgery requires a recovery similar to achilles tendon repair with casting, unloading of the foot, with gradual return to walking and extensive physical therapy.<\/p>\n