How Haglund’s disease of the Achilles tendon can be treated minimally invasively with arthroscopy

  In clinical practice, many patients suffer from painful swelling in the heel, which gradually worsens and does not heal for months or even years, eventually seriously affecting their lives. Not to mention jumping, even walking a little longer will be obvious pain, seriously affecting the quality of life. Especially some people have been closed but no improvement, this time, often indicates that you may need surgery. Although only 85-95% of patients are satisfied with the results of surgery, and there is no guarantee that the pain will be completely relieved, for the vast majority of patients, the basic quality of life can be significantly improved after surgery. Minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery, in particular, has the advantage of being less invasive and clearly observed. Patients with appropriate indications may eventually get complete pain relief and even restore some bouncing function simply by making a small incision 2 to 5 mm long.  Generally, such a procedure requires 2-3 weeks of immobilization in a cast from the toe to the calf, followed by a gradual return to walking, which may require a slight heel pad of silicone for protection for 3-4 weeks. The full function of walking can be gradually restored in 2-3 months. Then, if you want to recover the bouncing function, you may need to put more effort to practice the muscle strength of the calf and ankle, and follow the principle of gradual sports recovery, which may eventually lead to a basic or even complete recovery. Of course, each patient’s situation is different and will need to be analyzed on a case-by-case basis, and the attending surgeon will help you develop the best rehabilitation plan for you.