Haglund Deformity – Surgical Resection by the Lateral Approach

The aim of this study was to analyse the outcome of surgical Haglund deformity is a prominence in the postero superolateral aspect of the calcaneum. Haglund deformity is a prominence in the postero superolateral aspect of the calcaneum, causing a painful bursitis, which may be difficult to treat by non-operative measures alone. Various surgical methods are available for effective treatment of refractory Haglund's deformity. This study is to evaluate whether adequate resection of Haglund deformity by a lateral approach provides good to excellent results. During the period from 2009 to 2012, 40 patients with 46 feet had undergone resection of Haglund deformity using lateral approach and the outcome was analysed using AOFAS Ankle-Hind Foot Scale. The mean AOFAS score at the follow up was 86/100, with the majority of patients reporting alleviation of pain at one year follow up. The lateral approach to calcaneal ostectomy can be an effective treatment for those suffering from refractory Haglund deformity. However, the patient must be made aware of theduration of recovery being long.