Open Versus Endoscopic Surgical Management Of Posterior Calcaneal Deformity.

Open Versus Endoscopic Surgical Management Of Posterior Calcaneal (HAGLUND) Deformity. A Pilot Non Randomized Trial

Patients with posterior calcaneal deformity may presented by many clinical data associated with retrocalcaneal bursitis which occurs due to the deformity this clinical complaining include pain and swelling in the back of the heel.

Many treatment choices available of this deformity with low level of response to conservative treatment which includes medical treatment , physiotherapy and corticosteroids injection. surgical treatment in cases of HAGLUND deformity is the treatment of choice including either endoscopic or open surgical approach for this deformity .

Inclusion Criteria:

• Symptomatic patients.
• Continued refractory pain despite use of extensive conservative management.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Asymptomatic patients
• Patients which are unfit for surgery.