Haglund’s Deformity

Haglund’s deformity is characterized by pain on the back of the lateral heel. This is due to bony enlargement of the calcaneus, which in turn causes soft tissue swelling when rubbed against shoe gear. Often times in a Haglund’s deformity retrocalcaneal bursitis is present. This is simply irritation of a small fluid filled sac that lies between the Achilles tendon and the calcaneus. As previously stated, patients suffering from Haglund’s deformity generally present with symptoms of pain, redness and swelling on the back of the outside heel. 

Haglund’s deformity is sometimes referred to as a “pump bump” due to its presence being accredited to the “pump” style shoe that often cause it. However, Haglund’s deformity doesn’t only manifest due to calcaneal irritation from pump shoes. Mens dress shoes, ice skates, and any shoes with a rigid back can also cause this soft tissue swelling.
 
If Haglund’s deformity is a condition that parallels something you’re currently experiencing please visit Dr. Michael Garvin’s website for more information, or if you’re in the Port Saint Lucie, Florida area, schedule an appointment at one of his offices.