Haglund’s Syndrome sets in when both the Achilles tendon and bursa sac on the back of the heel are injured and inflamed. Treatment options include cortisone shots to relieve pain and reduce inflammation and surgery to restore mobility in the area.
Read articles about Haglund’s Syndrome in the HSS Newsroom as well as our Conditions and Treatments Index:
HSS in the News: Cortisone Shots Accurate With Help From Ultrasound
Common Running Ailment, If Properly Diagnosed, Can be Treated With Minimal Downtime
Haglund’s Syndrome: Diagnosis and Treatment Using Sonography
