Haglund's Deformity
Haglund’s deformity (also known as Haglund's syndrome) is a painful bump on back of the heel that occurs when both the Achilles tendon and bursa sac on the heel are injured and inflamed. It is commonly called a "pump bump," because wearing high heels or pumps over time can cause this condition. It can occur in active people of all ages, but especially those who wear rigid footwear during high impact activity, such as hockey players or figure skaters,
Treatments
Treatment options include:
- Cortisone shots to relieve pain and reduce inflammation
- Surgery to restore mobility in the area
Our medical team
The feet and ankles are some of the most complex and constantly impacted areas of the human body. This leads to frequent injuries that are often misunderstood. Proper care and rehabilitation is critical to regaining mobility and movement. Therefore, at Hospital Serena del Mar we provide expert diagnosis with a multidisciplinary approach to treat the wide range of foot and ankle conditions that can occur at any stage of life, from newborns to adolescence and from active adults to people. greater.
