ReviewCureus2022
Surgical Treatment of Haglund's Deformity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Endoscopic plantar fasciotomy versus open plantar fasciotomy for treatment of plantar fasciitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Pooled it
- [Minimally invasive surgery for insertional Achilles tendinopathy : Do Haglund resection, refixation of the Achilles tendon and Zadek osteotomy also work using minimally invasive techniques?]Orthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2026Review
- Short-term Outcomes of Percutaneous Zadek Osteotomy for Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy in Cavus vs Non-Cavus Feet: A Comparative Multi-Center Study.Foot & ankle orthopaedics · 2026Article
- Open vs Endoscopic Surgical Treatment for Haglund Deformity: A Systematic Review, Meta-analysis, and Meta-regression.Foot & ankle orthopaedics · 2026Article
- Influence of bump height and bump-calcaneus ratio on clinical outcomes following calcaneoplasty for Haglund's deformity: a prospective study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
- Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy with Haglund's Deformity: A Progressive Approach to Post-Operative Rehabilitation in Athletes.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2026Article
- Successful Achilles Tendon Reattachment Using SpeedBridge in Haglund's Triad Patients.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Article
- Preliminary Anatomical and Surgical Assessment of Combined Percutaneous Resection and Proximal Medial Gastrocnemius Release vs Historical Controls in Treating Haglund syndrome: A Mixed Prospective-Retrospective Study.Foot & ankle orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Weightbearing Protocols and Outcomes in Open Surgical Management of Haglund Syndrome: A Large Retrospective Analysis.Foot & ankle orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Complications Following Surgical Treatment of Haglund's Syndrome With and Without Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon Transfer.Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews · 2024Article
- Minimally Invasive Approaches to Haglund's Deformity and Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy: A Contemporary Review.Foot & ankle international · 2024Review
- Endoscopic Calcaneoplasty With Bony Debridement and Radiofrequency.Arthroscopy techniques · 2024Article
- Haglund's syndrome: a case description.Quantitative imaging in medicine and surgery · 2023Article
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Abstract
Posterosuperior calcaneal prominence, also known as Haglund's deformity, can often lead to retrocalcaneal bursitis, a significant cause of posterior heel pain. Surgery is indicated for symptomatic patients, after a period of conservative treatment including analgesia, physiotherapy, activity, and shoe wear modification has failed. Surgical options include both open and endoscopic techniques, and typically involve excision of the retrocalcaneal bursa, resection of the calcaneal prominence, and debridement of the diseased Achilles tendon. This article aims to provide an evidence-based literature review for the surgical management of Haglund's deformity. A comprehensive evidence-based literature review of the PubMed database conducted in July 2021 identified 20 relevant articles assessing the efficacy of surgical modalities for Haglund's deformity. The 20 studies were assigned to a level of evidence (I-IV). Individual studies were reviewed to provide a grade of recommendation (A-C, I) according to the Wright classification in support of or against the surgical modality. Qualitative and quantitative analysis was performed for the 20 studies. The results show that both open and endoscopic surgical modalities are efficacious in the treatment of Haglund's deformity, significantly improving functional outcome scores such as American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) scores and patient satisfaction post-operatively. Endoscopic surgery appears to have the advantage of shorter operative times, lower complication rates, and better cosmesis. More studies are required to further validate and optimize these surgical techniques.
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