Haglund deformity is a bony prominence at the top and back of the heel’s calcaneus bone. It can rub against nearby soft tissues, such as the Achilles tendon, and create excess friction. It is associated with Achilles tendinopathy and heel bursitis.
Haglund Deformity Definition
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