Haglund’s syndrome is a characteristic cause of posterior heel pain, and consists of a constellation of soft tissue and bone abnormalities. This syndrome is characterised clinically by a painful soft tissue swelling, the so-called ‘pump bump’, at the level of the Achilles tendon insertion.

X-ray showing Haglund's syndrome foot.

Treatments for Haglund’s Syndrome

Treatments can be divided into two which are by surgery or without surgery. Majority of most cases at early stage can be treated without needs of any surgery.