Wondering What Haglund's Deformity Is?

HOUSTON - Jan. 14, 2020 - PRLog -- Per Dr.Bernard Danna  DPM at Houston Family Foot and Ankle. One of the most peculiar things about this condition is that it has no real identifiable cause. However, scientists have established a few probable links to this foot condition.

What is Haglund's Deformity?

Haglund's Deformity is named for the doctor who first identified the condition, in 1927. It's also known more commonly as "pump bump." This euphemism comes from the early belief that the deformity occurred due to the wearing of high heels. However, it's now known this is merely an overgeneralization of one or more possible causes.

Haglund's Deformity itself is a bony growth or protrusion, located where the Achilles tendon attaches to the heel.

What Causes Haglund's Deformity?

While it is not yet known what actually causes Haglund's deformity, medical professionals have none the less identified some features and or conditions that seem to have a strong link to the development of the deformity.

These include, but are not limited to, a high arc in the foot, feet rolling outward while walking, a prominent heel bone, and tight Achilles tendon.

Additionally, some types of footwear are also thought to have a link to the deformity. These include roller skates, ice skates, steel toe work boots, dress shoes, and rigid heavy winter footwear.

What are the Symptoms of Haglund's Deformity?

Generally, the symptoms of Haglund's deformity are a pain in the heel, a visible bump or protrusion from the heel, calluses and blisters on the heel, redness and swelling on the heel, and similar symptoms.

How is Haglund's Deformity Treated?

There are a number of treatments for Haglund's Deformity, which include things as simple as avoiding certain types of footwear, physical therapy, and other non-surgical means. However, there certainly are cases when a surgical remedy is the only viable, long-term treatment for Haglund's Deformity.

If you experience any of the symptoms listed above, speak with your primary physician as soon as possible, it might be necessary to see a foot specialist thereafter.

Dr. Bernard Danna has been a teaching physician for Houston area residency programs for more than 35 years and Dr. Teri Baker, DPM now serves as a teaching physician for the St. Joseph Medical Center residency program.

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