Complications after a surgical lateral approach to Haglund’s syndrome: case report of sural nerve traumatic neuroma and review of the literature

Abstract

The most common complication after a surgical lateral approach (LA) for Haglund’s syndrome is sural nerve injury. We presented a case of heel pain persistence that remained unclear even after ankle magnetic resonance. The patient underwent radicalisation of the persistent Haglund’s prominence and a revision of previous scar. A sural nerve neuroma was found and excised. This case shows the importance of detailed clinical examination in order to identify the cause of pain persistence and plan a new surgery that also includes neuroma excision.