Pump Bump/Haglund's Deformity

Description

This means you have a bump at the back of your 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 then responds to this pressure by becoming bigger. 

Symptoms

Visible bump at the back of the heel, pain, and swellling. The bump may also become painful when the back of the shoe rubs on it

Treatment Options

Shoe-gear modification, NSAIDs, icing, orthotics, and 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 to 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. The Achilles tendon attaches to the back of the heel bone; surgery involves peeling the end of the Achilles tendon off of the bone, shaving down the bony bump, and then re-attaching the tendon back on the bone. Recovery period can last anywhere from 6-8 weeks. 

Expected Outcome

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

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