Bilateral Haglund deformity

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Heel pain.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Bony prominence is seen on the postero-superior aspect of the calcaneal tuberosity bilaterally. 

Case Discussion

Features are consistent with Haglund deformity which is defined as bony enlargement formed at the posterosuperior aspect of the calcaneum. This deformity leads to retrocalcaneal bursitis.

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