Haglunds Deformity
(4 discussions)
I was diagnosed with Haglunds Deformity over a year ago and haven’t really done anything about it. However, I just recently started a job where I have to wear boots and I am starting to feel discomfort again. My bumb is off set to the outside on both feet there fore is only partially connected to my Achilles. My question is if I choose surgery how long would I be laid up for and could I get both feet done at the same time. Thanks, Jon
4 comments
Vivian Abrams DPM
Surgery recovery can vary from several weeks to several months, depending on how much involvement there is with the Achilles tendon and how large the bump is.For more information, see a podiatrist who does this type of surgery.
Kenny Hetrick
Iv’e had haglunds deformity for years on both heels, left was the worse. Had the operation two days ago. In surgery two hours. I am real sore today. Have to walk on crutches for 8 weeks. The tendon is cut in half,so the heel bone can be filed down, bumps removed, then the tendon is reattached to the bone somehow,Important this isn’t broken loose,Or you may be crippled for life. The Doctor put a sofe cast on, Can’t take a bath or shower.Not much fun, Lots of time to watch tv, About all you can do. Kenny
Ben Spickernell
It sounds as though you have the same condition as me. Due to the size of the lumps on my heels I was advised to have the operation to remove them. I have recently had surgery under general anaesthetic to remove the deformity from my right heel. After the op which involved partially detaching my achilles tendon to reveal the bone I was put in a full cast for 2 weeks and prescribed pain killers and anti-inflamatory tablets. After 2 weeks I was placed in back-cast which I could remove to wash and to do my 3 times daily stretching exercises. After 5 weeks I began 50% weight-bearing which helps get feeling back in the foot whilst also stretching the calf/achilles. I in the 6th and 7th weeks I was 75 and 100% weight-bearing respectively.Initial weight-bearing is a little delicate and causes some discomfort but it’s bearable – things then get easier as you use the foot more. I too asked about the possiblity of having both removed at the same time, but was told this is impossible,now I can see why. You need to be quite agressive with yourself in terms of keeping to the physio and exercising the foot again – for this you need to be crutch assisted walking. I my experience you will have to take it one at a time. Your condition maybe slightly different but in my case it was 8 weeks from op to walking again un-aided.Hope this helps.
Strachia Greiman
: I have Haglunds Deformity.. I’m a teenager yet, and I have been Wearing padded shoes, but it doesnt seem to help, could anyone send me or Tell me more information on this disease and maybe adress a could Doctor?