Haglund’s deformity a bony enlargement which is painful

Orthopaedic Surgeon Datuk Dr Ramanathan Ramiah.

HAGLUND’S deformity is a bony enlargement on the back of the heel that most often leads to painful bursitis, which is an inflammation of the bursa (a fluid-filled sac between the tendon and bone).

In Haglund’s deformity, the soft tissue near the Achilles tendon becomes irritated when the bony enlargement rubs against shoes.