Do You Wear High Heel Or Pump Shoes?

Have You Heard Of Haglund’s Deformity?

If you wear high heel shoes or pump shoes, you are placing undue stress on the bone in the back of the heel, as well as on your Achilles tendon. This condition is called Haglund’s Deformity. Symptoms of this condition include:

• A reddened spot on the back of the heel
• A noticeable bump on the back of the heel
• Swelling (also called bursitis)
• Achilles tendinitis

To learn more about this condition, click here to read our latest article highlighting Haglund’s Deformity on PodiatryAffiliates.com. If these symptoms sound familiar, please call our office for an appointment to have your foot examined by one of our experienced podiatrists. Call us at (716) 839-3930.