Question and Answer---Haglunds Deformity

 Haglunds Deformity

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Q: "Can anyone suggest a flexible neutral shoe that has a heel that doesn't dig into the achilles? Ideally would be heel drop of over 7mm, but most important is whether the shoe is flexible."

A:  Cutting the heel counter allows the the hindfoot to be more mobile than normal and can cause achilles or lateral ankle issues. I wouldnt recommend it. I would recommend a heel raise pad or orthotics with heel raise. any more questions about conservative treatment or surgical procedures if pain persists just ask.

Q:  It's painful to the touch, but I can still run. I'm trying to fix the problem before it becomes a bigger issue.

This can be a difficult condition to treat. Is there a bump on the back of your heel at the achilles attachment(specifically more laterally or toward the outside?) is it painful mostly along the outside of your skin and achilles or is the pain on the bump or is it deeper...on the inside of your achilles?



how old are you? if it is mostly retrocalcaneal bursitis(deeper pain) then a steroid injection into the bursa n NOT the tendon may benefit you.

if the pain is higher up along the achilles then eccentric stretching can really benefit you... however studies show if the pain is at the achilles insertion then stretching wont benefit you much...

shockwave therapy can be helpful but you need to find a doctor who does it...
those are your best conservative options... plus rest/ice/NSAIDS which im assuming you tried.

if you have a bump then unfortunately the bump probably needs to be shaved down if its irritating.. and the bursa probably be resected.. you will be laid up for a bit unfortunately but the results are pretty good.

comment or email me thru my website for more info.. ill be glad to help/inform you.

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