Haglund's disease: notes on clinical diagnosis and surgical technique

Abstract

Summary After a careful review of the clinical, anatomical and radiological aspects of Haglund's disease it is concluded that, although conservative treatment must always be employed first in order to reduce pain, limit injury to the Achilles tendon and reduce the inflammatory process, surgery is often necessary. The osteotomy is started at the superior margin of the insertion of the Achilles tendon. Attention must be given to the postoperative treatment of the scar.