Haglund Syndrome (Haglund Heel): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Haglund syndrome, also known as Haglund heel, is caused by a bony change (overbone) on the heel bone in the area of the Achilles tendon insertion. It is named after the Swedish surgeon Patrik Haglund (1870 – 1937). Haglund’s heel can be extremely painful and can be treated conservatively or surgically. What is Haglund’s heel … Haglund Syndrome (Haglund Heel): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment