Anyone gone through Haglund's deformity? (1 Viewer)

[snogger]

Was diagnosed with Haglund's deformity https://www.verywellhealth.com/haglunds-deformity-pump-bump-1337683 with Achilles tendonitis back in December.

I've been going to Physical Therapy once a week since then.
After therapy, She puts a Ionto Stat Patch on it each week, which gives me relief for about 4 days.
At this point walking or standing for over 30 minutes is very painful.

I see the Poditrist again Monday and not sure what her next plan is as PT doesn't seem like the answer.

If you've gone through it, did you end up with surgery?
And if so, how long was the recovery?

TIA!

 

[Gally]

never heard of it but it doesn't sound fun

 

[snogger]

never heard of it but it doesn't sound fun

It is not..
Can't chase my granddaughter around for more than 20 minutes before I have sit because every step feels like a knife is being stabbed into my heel.

I've read that if they do surgery, it can be a "quick" recovery of a month or so if all they have to do reduce the bump.
But, if they end needing to fix where the Achilles attaches, then it can be 6 -8 months..

 

[CletiusMaximus]

GL Snogger. Wish I had something more helpful to say.

 

[Gally]

But, if they end needing to fix where the Achilles attaches, then it can be 6 -8 months..

I tore my achilles. It is a terrible injury so if they have to reattach I feel for you. Just terrible to return from

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Sorry to hear this. I have my own feet/ankle issues so I can sympathize. GL

 

[Juxtatarot]

Yes, I was diagnosed with it but much more minor than your issues. Are you doing a lot of daily exercises in addition to the weekly PT?

 

[SWC]

sorry to hear it brohan hope you can find a resolution take that to the bank

 

[AAABatteries]

No advice but good luck GB

 

[hagmania]

Name's hagmania not haglundia sorry GB glllll

 

[caustic]

My gf’s mother had a bad case of this — ended up doing the full cleanup + achilles reattachment surgery. It was a certainly a long recovery (6-8 months sounds about right), but it made a huge difference for her and was very worthwhile. She’s able to go about her daily life with no limitations again. Wishing you the best of luck.

 

[tri-man 47]

Several years back (and in different years), I developed a painful bump on the back of each heel. For one of them, I did get an x-ray that showed some slight separation of the bone at the very rear of the heel. I didn’t get a specific diagnosis, so I don’t know if it was Haglund’s. As a runner, it created 3-4 miserable months. But eventually, it seems all the ligaments/tendons etc. readjusted around the bone, and then things were fine. So maybe there’s hope that the body will sort itself out …but it will likely take a few months.

 

[Wildcat]

Can they give it a better name? Geesh.

 

[mr. furley]

just text me if you need someone to carry you around for a few weeks

it would be an honor

 

[-fish-]

Haglund's Deformity sounds like a spell from Harry Potter. Also painful. GL, Snogger.

 

[the moops]

Haglund's Deformity sounds like a spell from Harry Potter. Also painful. GL, Snogger.

Seriously. I never would have guessed it is a foot thing. Sorry to hear snogs

 

[Sand]

Haglund's Deformity sounds like a spell from Harry Potter. Also painful. GL, Snogger.

Seriously. I never would have guessed it is a foot thing. Sorry to hear snogs

I was picturing elephant man. What a letdown.

Hope it gets better Snogger!

 

[McBokonon]

"In order to defeat the Shadow King, you must obtain the Sword of Eternity!"

"Where do I get this Sword of Eternity, Master Ravensphere? Tell me, for we have little time to waste!"

"You will travel to the Kingdom of Crows, young warrior - and to get there, you must travel through...HAGLUND'S DEFORMITY!"

 

[Phil Elliott]

I have something similar or maybe the same, for decades. I always just called them bone spurs and blamed them on cheap athletic shoes/cleats when younger. They have vever caused me any discomfort except I tend to get blisters with new dress shoes.

 

[snogger]

I have something similar or maybe the same, for decades. I always just called them bone spurs and blamed them on cheap athletic shoes/cleats when younger. They have vever caused me any discomfort except I tend to get blisters with new dress shoes.

Bone spurs are a different animal. My wife has had a bone spur for about 5 years. Just had to wear shoes with heel lifts and is fine. My cousin also has one and has no issues due to heel lifts.. Doc tried heel lifts for me, but it ended up causing more pain. She also had me buy different shoes, but no help.

Thing that makes me, and her think there is hopefully nothing wrong with the Achilles is that when we had snow I was able to cross country ski 4-5 miles with no pain at all.

 

[snogger]

But, if they end needing to fix where the Achilles attaches, then it can be 6 -8 months..

I tore my achilles. It is a terrible injury so if they have to reattach I feel for you. Just terrible to return from

Yea, hoping to hell it isn't that one. If so, I'll deal with pain until after our vacation for our 33 year anniversary in June as wife might just cut it off it interferes with the vacation.

 

[snogger]

Yes, I was diagnosed with it but much more minor than your issues. Are you doing a lot of daily exercises in addition to the weekly PT?

Yea, my therapist has me doing 4 different stretches/exercises twice a day. One thing that concerns her is that after these 3 months I still can't stand on my left foot without losing my balance.
If I got pulled over for suspected drinking and driving I'd fail immediately

 

[snogger]

Several years back (and in different years), I developed a painful bump on the back of each heel. For one of them, I did get an x-ray that showed some slight separation of the bone at the very rear of the heel. I didn’t get a specific diagnosis, so I don’t know if it was Haglund’s. As a runner, it created 3-4 miserable months. But eventually, it seems all the ligaments/tendons etc. readjusted around the bone, and then things were fine. So maybe there’s hope that the body will sort itself out …but it will likely take a few months.

Sounds more like a bone spur, and based on my wife and cousin's experience with bone spurs, I wish I had that.

 

[snogger]

Haglund's Deformity sounds like a spell from Harry Potter. Also painful. GL, Snogger.

I tell people it sounds like a ancient Viking Norseman injury..
......

Ragnar noticed Haglund was limping, thinking he got stabbed he ran over..
Haglund said.. "Not stabbed, but sure the bleep feels like it in my heel".
Ragnar thought he was deformed, thus Haglund's deformity.

 

[snogger]

Had an MRI Monday which showed no tears or sprain in the Achilles. Did show a sprain in one ligament, with tendinitis in a couple other ones
So, all good news there.

Doc is befuddled that with 3 months of therapy I've seen no relief in pain.
She put me in a walking boot now for the next 6 to 8 weeks.
Walking with this thing is interesting but just happy, for now, no surgery.

Fingers crossed this works

 

[Juxtatarot]

Had an MRI Monday which showed no tears or sprain in the Achilles. Did show a sprain in one ligament, with tendinitis in a couple other ones
So, all good news there.

Doc is befuddled that with 3 months of therapy I've seen no relief in pain.
She put me in a walking boot now for the next 6 to 8 weeks.
Walking with this thing is interesting but just happy, for now, no surgery.

Fingers crossed this works

Maybe you should see a different physical therapist.

 

[snogger]

Had an MRI Monday which showed no tears or sprain in the Achilles. Did show a sprain in one ligament, with tendinitis in a couple other ones
So, all good news there.

Doc is befuddled that with 3 months of therapy I've seen no relief in pain.
She put me in a walking boot now for the next 6 to 8 weeks.
Walking with this thing is interesting but just happy, for now, no surgery.

Fingers crossed this works

Maybe you should see a different physical therapist.

Heck no. She helped me recover from two shoulder surgeries before this issue. I trust her solve this as well.

I actually started with pain in my left and right heel. Left would get to a 8 out of 10, right would get to a 5.
Right one completely healed about a month ago thanks to therapy, never gets above discomfort now.
Left one is just being a

 

[snogger]

Well heck.. A month of a walking boot didn't bring any relief so surgery it is...
And it will be the "bad" one where they need to disconnect the Achilles, grind down both a small bone spur, and remove the Haglund's Deformity.
6 to 8 month recovery..
Surgery scheduled for June 24, so at least I'll get to enjoy the beginning of summer..
But the rest is gone

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

I thought the right move was to schedule during a major sporting event.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Was diagnosed with Haglund's deformity https://www.verywellhealth.com/haglunds-deformity-pump-bump-1337683 with Achilles tendonitis back in December.

I've been going to Physical Therapy once a week since then.
After therapy, She puts a Ionto Stat Patch on it each week, which gives me relief for about 4 days.
At this point walking or standing for over 30 minutes is very painful.

I see the Poditrist again Monday and not sure what her next plan is as PT doesn't seem like the answer.

If you've gone through it, did you end up with surgery?
And if so, how long was the recovery?

TIA!

Hang in there GB!

 

[Nugget]

Was diagnosed with Haglund's deformity https://www.verywellhealth.com/haglunds-deformity-pump-bump-1337683 with Achilles tendonitis back in December.

I've been going to Physical Therapy once a week since then.
After therapy, She puts a Ionto Stat Patch on it each week, which gives me relief for about 4 days.
At this point walking or standing for over 30 minutes is very painful.

I see the Poditrist again Monday and not sure what her next plan is as PT doesn't seem like the answer.

If you've gone through it, did you end up with surgery?
And if so, how long was the recovery?

TIA!

Who did you go to for the initial diagnosis? I’m dealing with some intermittent heel pain and I’m not sure if I go to my primary care doctor or try to go to a podiatrist? I’ll go 2-3 days where I can barely walk or I’ll wake up in pain from rolling over, then go 6 weeks with no issues and playing soccer regularly.

 

[snogger]

Was diagnosed with Haglund's deformity https://www.verywellhealth.com/haglunds-deformity-pump-bump-1337683 with Achilles tendonitis back in December.

I've been going to Physical Therapy once a week since then.
After therapy, She puts a Ionto Stat Patch on it each week, which gives me relief for about 4 days.
At this point walking or standing for over 30 minutes is very painful.

I see the Poditrist again Monday and not sure what her next plan is as PT doesn't seem like the answer.

If you've gone through it, did you end up with surgery?
And if so, how long was the recovery?

TIA!

Who did you go to for the initial diagnosis? I’m dealing with some intermittent heel pain and I’m not sure if I go to my primary care doctor or try to go to a podiatrist? I’ll go 2-3 days where I can barely walk or I’ll wake up in pain from rolling over, then go 6 weeks with no issues and playing soccer regularly.

Started with my primary after dealing with it for a few months and it gradually getting worst, he then referred me the Podiatrist who had an x-ray taken that showed the deformity and a small bone spur.
good luck

 

[snogger]

Was diagnosed with Haglund's deformity https://www.verywellhealth.com/haglunds-deformity-pump-bump-1337683 with Achilles tendonitis back in December.

I've been going to Physical Therapy once a week since then.
After therapy, She puts a Ionto Stat Patch on it each week, which gives me relief for about 4 days.
At this point walking or standing for over 30 minutes is very painful.

I see the Poditrist again Monday and not sure what her next plan is as PT doesn't seem like the answer.

If you've gone through it, did you end up with surgery?
And if so, how long was the recovery?

TIA!

Hang in there GB!

 

[tuffnutt]

Well heck.. A month of a walking boot didn't bring any relief so surgery it is...
And it will be the "bad" one where they need to disconnect the Achilles, grind down both a small bone spur, and remove the Haglund's Deformity.
6 to 8 month recovery..
Surgery scheduled for June 24, so at least I'll get to enjoy the beginning of summer..
But the rest is gone

Had this surgery about 2 years ago. had to detach and reattach the Achilles... My Dr. told me it would be a year before I could run without pain and it did take a year. I recommend getting you one of these bad boys... scooter its way better than trying to do crutches. Good luck

 

[Sand]

they need to disconnect the Achilles

 

[Mr.Pack]

Good luck GB snogger. And long time no see GB!

 

[snogger]

Well heck.. A month of a walking boot didn't bring any relief so surgery it is...
And it will be the "bad" one where they need to disconnect the Achilles, grind down both a small bone spur, and remove the Haglund's Deformity.
6 to 8 month recovery..
Surgery scheduled for June 24, so at least I'll get to enjoy the beginning of summer..
But the rest is gone

Had this surgery about 2 years ago. had to detach and reattach the Achilles... My Dr. told me it would be a year before I could run without pain and it did take a year. I recommend getting you one of these bad boys... scooter its way better than trying to do crutches. Good luck

.. I see my physical therapist tomorrow as a last visit till after surgery. Going to be asking a LOT of questions, including the use of the knee scooter.

 

[snogger]

Good luck GB snogger. And long time no see GB!

GB.. Hope eastern Wisconsin is treating you well. Might visit door county next summer for a vacation.

 

[Nugget]

Well heck.. A month of a walking boot didn't bring any relief so surgery it is...
And it will be the "bad" one where they need to disconnect the Achilles, grind down both a small bone spur, and remove the Haglund's Deformity.
6 to 8 month recovery..
Surgery scheduled for June 24, so at least I'll get to enjoy the beginning of summer..
But the rest is gone

Had this surgery about 2 years ago. had to detach and reattach the Achilles... My Dr. told me it would be a year before I could run without pain and it did take a year. I recommend getting you one of these bad boys... scooter its way better than trying to do crutches. Good luck

.. I see my physical therapist tomorrow as a last visit till after surgery. Going to be asking a LOT of questions, including the use of the knee scooter.

Good luck with the surgery - thank you for sharing your experience.

I had X-rays this morning and at this point they are going with bone spur and inflamed Achilles. They want to do PT but can’t get me in for 3 weeks. May look to the web for some early stretches. Currently icing my heel and hoping it feels better tomorrow.

 

[snogger]

Well heck.. A month of a walking boot didn't bring any relief so surgery it is...
And it will be the "bad" one where they need to disconnect the Achilles, grind down both a small bone spur, and remove the Haglund's Deformity.
6 to 8 month recovery..
Surgery scheduled for June 24, so at least I'll get to enjoy the beginning of summer..
But the rest is gone

Had this surgery about 2 years ago. had to detach and reattach the Achilles... My Dr. told me it would be a year before I could run without pain and it did take a year. I recommend getting you one of these bad boys... scooter its way better than trying to do crutches. Good luck

.. I see my physical therapist tomorrow as a last visit till after surgery. Going to be asking a LOT of questions, including the use of the knee scooter.

Good luck with the surgery - thank you for sharing your experience.

I had X-rays this morning and at this point they are going with bone spur and inflamed Achilles. They want to do PT but can’t get me in for 3 weeks. May look to the web for some early stretches. Currently icing my heel and hoping it feels better tomorrow.

thanks and good luck

Best advice I can give is that your PT will give you at home exercises.. Do them as a routine.
Although it didn't help my left foot, it resolved my right foot.

I still do the exercises for my right foot as I don't want it reverting to be bad.. Especially since it will be my only healthy foot for 6+ months

 

[snogger]

Well, Surgery was yesterday.. Doc said she was able to repair the Achilles, grind down the bone spur that was rubbing against it, and also remove the Haglund's Deformity.

Now for the long road of 8 months to recovery.
Pain so far not to bad.. Hit about a 5 out of 10 this morning, but the 600mg Ibuprofen she prescribed seems to be doing the trick so far. She prescribed me a pain killer as well, but hoping the Ibuprofen will be enough.

Worst part is having to sleep in the cam boot, and having to have it elevated all night, means sleeping on my back with no positional changes.

6 weeks using my Knee Scooter and Crutches due to no weight bearing allowed is going to be a LONG 6 weeks.

All and all things are well and at least I can see the light at the end of the tunnel now, even if it is a pin hole

 

[Senor Schmutzig]

Never heard of it until I read through this thread. I have a rather large bump similar to what I was reading about in your first link but it doesn't provide any pain at all. There is some discomfort when I buy new shoes as it takes some time for them to "wear in" to the bump but no attached pain associated to it. #knockonwood

I also have a pretty pronounced bump on the top of my foot where the metatarsal meets the joint. Similar to my heel, it's only painful when I am trying to wear in a new pair of shoes.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

I also have a pretty pronounced bump on the top of my foot where the metatarsal meets the joint. Similar to my heel, it's only painful when I am trying to wear in a new pair of shoes.

I have this too (on both feet) My doc says essentially that with every step that toe joint “bangs” against the metatarsal.

Been to a few specialists and they want to fuse the big toe or worse, put in a titanium rod or support. Since I have 90-95% mobility in that toe- hell if I’m going to let them do that.

Considering letting them go in and clean up the extra bone/spur but that’s it.


What’s your prognosis?

 

[lalala60]

Well, Surgery was yesterday.. Doc said she was able to repair the Achilles, grind down the bone spur that was rubbing against it, and also remove the Haglund's Deformity.

Now for the long road of 8 months to recovery.
Pain so far not to bad.. Hit about a 5 out of 10 this morning, but the 600mg Ibuprofen she prescribed seems to be doing the trick so far. She prescribed me a pain killer as well, but hoping the Ibuprofen will be enough.

Worst part is having to sleep in the cam boot, and having to have it elevated all night, means sleeping on my back with no positional changes.

6 weeks using my Knee Scooter and Crutches due to no weight bearing allowed is going to be a LONG 6 weeks.

All and all things are well and at least I can see the light at the end of the tunnel now, even if it is a pin hole

Stay on top of the pain meds. The surgery meds for me wore of about 32-36 hours after surgery. Then it was full on pain for another good 36-48 hours.
Ice behind the knee helps as if cools the blood flowing to foot.

Best for you and recovery.

 

[snogger]

Well, Surgery was yesterday.. Doc said she was able to repair the Achilles, grind down the bone spur that was rubbing against it, and also remove the Haglund's Deformity.

Now for the long road of 8 months to recovery.
Pain so far not to bad.. Hit about a 5 out of 10 this morning, but the 600mg Ibuprofen she prescribed seems to be doing the trick so far. She prescribed me a pain killer as well, but hoping the Ibuprofen will be enough.

Worst part is having to sleep in the cam boot, and having to have it elevated all night, means sleeping on my back with no positional changes.

6 weeks using my Knee Scooter and Crutches due to no weight bearing allowed is going to be a LONG 6 weeks.

All and all things are well and at least I can see the light at the end of the tunnel now, even if it is a pin hole

Stay on top of the pain meds. The surgery meds for me wore of about 32-36 hours after surgery. Then it was full on pain for another good 36-48 hours.
Ice behind the knee helps as if cools the blood flowing to foot.

Best for you and recovery.

My nurse yesterday suggested the Ice behind the knee. Made sense "technically" but I doubted it.. Won't doubt again as it definitely helps.

Have about 30 minutes till I could take the Ibuprofen, basically Advil on speed dose again, but so far just a dull ache when I get on my knee scooter.

 

[snogger]

Good luck..

I'd recommend seeing a PT to get some exercises/stretching routines.

The Exercises reduced my right foot Haglund's down to nothing, no bump there any more.

 

[Gally]

Well, Surgery was yesterday.. Doc said she was able to repair the Achilles, grind down the bone spur that was rubbing against it, and also remove the Haglund's Deformity.

Now for the long road of 8 months to recovery.
Pain so far not to bad.. Hit about a 5 out of 10 this morning, but the 600mg Ibuprofen she prescribed seems to be doing the trick so far. She prescribed me a pain killer as well, but hoping the Ibuprofen will be enough.

Worst part is having to sleep in the cam boot, and having to have it elevated all night, means sleeping on my back with no positional changes.

6 weeks using my Knee Scooter and Crutches due to no weight bearing allowed is going to be a LONG 6 weeks.

All and all things are well and at least I can see the light at the end of the tunnel now, even if it is a pin hole

Stay on top of the pain meds. The surgery meds for me wore of about 32-36 hours after surgery. Then it was full on pain for another good 36-48 hours.
Ice behind the knee helps as if cools the blood flowing to foot.

Best for you and recovery.

My nurse yesterday suggested the Ice behind the knee. Made sense "technically" but I doubted it.. Won't doubt again as it definitely helps.

Have about 30 minutes till I could take the Ibuprofen, basically Advil on speed dose again, but so far just a dull ache when I get on my knee scooter.

Surpsised with the pain but it may be tied to the grinding and deformity removal. I just had an achilles tear and I was shocked at the minimal pain I endured. Shoulder surgery for a torn labrum was much, much more painful.

All in all the achilles tear really wasn't painful. Just annoying and a long, long recovery time table. Good luck.

 

[snogger]

Well, Surgery was yesterday.. Doc said she was able to repair the Achilles, grind down the bone spur that was rubbing against it, and also remove the Haglund's Deformity.

Now for the long road of 8 months to recovery.
Pain so far not to bad.. Hit about a 5 out of 10 this morning, but the 600mg Ibuprofen she prescribed seems to be doing the trick so far. She prescribed me a pain killer as well, but hoping the Ibuprofen will be enough.

Worst part is having to sleep in the cam boot, and having to have it elevated all night, means sleeping on my back with no positional changes.

6 weeks using my Knee Scooter and Crutches due to no weight bearing allowed is going to be a LONG 6 weeks.

All and all things are well and at least I can see the light at the end of the tunnel now, even if it is a pin hole

Stay on top of the pain meds. The surgery meds for me wore of about 32-36 hours after surgery. Then it was full on pain for another good 36-48 hours.
Ice behind the knee helps as if cools the blood flowing to foot.

Best for you and recovery.

My nurse yesterday suggested the Ice behind the knee. Made sense "technically" but I doubted it.. Won't doubt again as it definitely helps.

Have about 30 minutes till I could take the Ibuprofen, basically Advil on speed dose again, but so far just a dull ache when I get on my knee scooter.

Surpsised with the pain but it may be tied to the grinding and deformity removal. I just had an achilles tear and I was shocked at the minimal pain I endured. Shoulder surgery for a torn labrum was much, much more painful.
All in all the achilles tear really wasn't painful. Just annoying and a long, long recovery time table. Good luck.

So far I agree on the pain level.
I had rotator cuff surgery on my left shoulder back in 2022 and remember the pain being much more.

This surgery required having the Achilles detached from my heel, grinding the spur and deformity, then reattaching the Achilles after repairing it.
So, lots going on back there to heal from.

 

[snogger]

A little over a month out now and recovery is going very well. Max pain level was a 5 and that was only a couple times the week after surgery. Since then, dull aches at times but no pain.
Started Physical therapy last week stretching and motion with August 5th set as the first time I will put weight on it since surgery.

Worst part has been how the nerves on the bottom of the foot are so sensitive.
Makes sense since no weight for over a month, but the first time during the day when I touch it makes me flinch every time. Then goes away as I massage it.
Also, having to use the knee scooter all day gets Tiring.

No one warned me it would be a workout everyday trying to get dressed(have to lay on the bed doing crunches to get pants and cam boot on) and take a shower plus moving the scooter around all day.
I've actually lost 5 pounds since surgery

 

[snogger]

I forgot to mention.. I read what my doctor reported on the surgery.
Besides Haglund's, they found a ridge on my heel that was rubbing against the Achilles.

she removed Haglund's and used a tool and a MALLET to remove the ridge

It should also be noted that there was hypertrophy of bone and Haglund deformity noted. However, also noted was a very prominent sharp lateral ridge of the calcaneus. This was from proximal to distal of the calcaneus. Utilizing an osteotome and mallet, the hypertrophied bone was then resected