Pump Bump/Haglund's Deformity

Description

This is a bump at the back of the heel. Sometimes it's referred to as a "pump bump" because it is caused by the back of the shoe rubbing on the heel. The back of your heel bone responds to this pressure by becoming bigger. 

Symptoms

Symptoms include visible bump at the back of the heel, pain, swelling, pain when the back of the shoe rubs on the bump.

Treatment Options

Shoe modification, NSAIDs, icing, orthotics, and minimally invasive surgery.

Treatment Option Description (with Duration)

Treatment involves removing pressure from the bump. One way to do that is by avoiding shoes that rub on the back of your heel bone. If the heel is swollen, taking an over-the-counter pain killer and icing the area can help bring down the pain and swelling. Custom orthotics and heel lifts can be used to help take away pressure from the painful area. Surgery may be required if your pain does not go away. Your podiatrist may recommend a minimally invasive procedure like Tenex where a tiny incision is made for a probe to enter over the bump. High-powered, ultrasonic energy is then used to eliminate the bump. 

Expected Outcome

Non-surgical treatments are sometimes enough to diminish pain and keep you comfortable. If your pain continues, surgery would be the next step for a more permanent solution.

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