Haglunds Surgery Recovery 4 Months Out | Reconstructing Ryan
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- Wow, it has been a while since I've updated yinz about my recovery progress after receiving Haglunds Deformity surgery back in September. I am now 4 months out from my surgery, and I have had (for the first time in a long time) some minor success with getting back into it!
I appreciate you guys watching and commenting! If you have any questions, please leave a comment and I will respond with any advice I can give!
I am 60 years old and have Hag Def on both heels due to extended Basketball playing. Hospital won't do an MRI but it seems like calcium is forming around the heel and on top of ligament - so it seems.
4 years ago I was playing and sprang suddenly off my left leg and the deformity bump ripped off the heel. I could now feel the bump 2 inches above my heel. Went to a surgeon and he recommended no doing surgery - I asked for an MRI of what took place but he didn't want one and the hospital said if I wanted one - it was out of my pocket (Blue Shield). The doctor put me in an elevated boot for 4-6 months. Doctor said the ligament would eventually grow back to my heel - crazy.
The interesting thing is that after it ripped off, I had NO MORE PAIN in that heel - ever. After a
month I was able to walk without the cast but kept it on continuously for 4 more months to make sure the ligament would grow back.
Today, I don't have as much spring in that leg but well worth not having constant pain when walking. I am back to playing ball but limited due to the right heel still giving me pain. I wish I could do the same to the other foot and have the bump pull off.
Anyone else have this experience? At this point, I don't really know if the Achilles even tore - maybe just the calcium that built up around the Achilles broke off and is now two inches above my heel.
Thank you for sharing. I am not a runner but was a walker until this constant achilles pain. I also have a fairly large haglunds def.
Thanx for the info. You’ve been a big help
Thank you for sharing. I am closing in on one year since the first surgery I had done to remove my haglund's deformity. Unfortunately, I had to have a second procedure done to remove more of my bone in March. I wish I never would have gotten operated on. I still struggle to do daily tasks and before surgery I was still able to run 30 mile weeks. I run in college, so it felt necessary at the time, but I would tell anyone to really think about it before going under the knife. I did have to have the more invasive approach done where they split my tendon, so those who can get it done without touching the tendon may recover faster.
Good video thanks
Sounds like I’m going through pretty much the same thing. I definitely prefer a high cushion shoe, but the Hokas were just too much heel for me. I mean they felt fine, but I kept tripping bc t wasn’t lifting my foot high enough. The heel was just too thick for me. So I’ve always run in Brooks or a close second would be New Balance. Anyway, it’ll be a while before I’m back out there running bc I’m recovering from my Achilles surgery where they fixed the haglund’s deformity. It sucks. 😔 Oh, and that sounds like good advice when you said when you felt like you could do more, you cut it off. I will definitely have to remember this when I get back out there. 😊
I had surgery w Achilles taken totally out and filleted to add length. It was put back and anchored to the back of leg. They cut over an inch of bone off the heel. Non weight bearing for three months, partial for the next two months... physical therapy in heated pool for a year. Nine months later I had the other leg done. Was the worse pain I ever felt for months on end. Now 8 years later, I walk fairly good in the morning by late afternoon I have a limp both ankles and feet are extremely swollen, there have been several days that I seriously thought that having both legs removed would have been a better resolution.
Hey good to hear you are doing much better, I had my surgery on January 15 , I have been doing a lot of wound care due to surgery wound is taking long time to heal I am at 4 week mark and still not completely heal also taking antibiotics to prevent infection (keflex) pills and ( gentamicin) cream, my doctor told me I should be able to go back to work in one week from today I honestly do not feel ready due to my job is in a hospital setting ( emergency dept ) and walking constantly , I have many concerns but seeing your updates gives me a lot of hope that at least I will be ready to work pretty soon. Good luck on your recovery journey take care yourself, thank you for the heads up on the exercises I will give it a try , I am already walking but I still have some pain may be at 30% I think these exercises will help a lot. ;)
Thank you for such a nice comment! :D Sounds like you're on the right path towards recovery! Keep taking care of yourself and you'll be back to work in no-time!
My orthopedic surgeon told me i had the biggest deformity he hax seen in 25 years .. still he could do it without detaching the tendon !! Luckily for me .. good luck to all ! . I m recovering now and in 3 months other foot
Does the Achilles Tendon reconnect itself to the heel bone as it heals or does it rely on the surgical wire connection for life?
Ryan, did you have percutaneous ultrasound tenotomy using the Tenex?
Thanks for sharing your story. What is the name of the surgeon that performed your surgery? I have Haglund's Deformity and I want to avoid having my Achilles tendon sliced and re-approximated during the surgery. What is the name of the surgeon that removed your Haglund's deformity?
Hi I just saw your video. I was wondering what video you have that I could watch that you had minimally invasive haglund's deformity surgery without going under the knife.. Would you be able to tell me what the surgery was called.? Was it called pinhole surgery? Thank you I'm supposed to have surgery soon within the next month .Lin B
I had this surgery on February 1st. I'm not a runner or anything like that, but I took it super easy ever since surgery. I am at 10 weeks post op and have been able to be in a regular shoe, but it is still very painful to walk for more than 15 or 20 minutes. Can't run, but I can feel the therapy I'm doing is helping me get my strength back
Glad to hear recovery has been going well! I still don't wear my regular dress shoes to work, because I'm afraid to irritate the area. So, I feel your pain! I wish you the best in your recovery!
Are you in a boot now recovering and did you have a nerve block to help pain relief last longer?
@@jewel1953 I was, but at my almost 10 week doctor visit, he told me to wean off the boot so I try to do most things without it, but I would recommend staying in it until they tell you to stop, it's a huge help. And no I never had a nerve blocker that I know of. I took pain meds for about the first 2 or 3 weeks
@@travischerry3749 thank you for replying. I am no wt. bearing on that leg for 3 weeks then in the boot for no less than 4 months. Dr. said it is a big surgery with long recovery. Hope each day gets better for you. I appreciate any and all tips or hints. I just want to make it past the no wt. bearing part which I am worried about. I was refused rehab for a week because it is a day surgery. I will have no one here to help me. I asked for a nerve block and am getting one at the knee. Does it hurt to have your foot down instead of elevated?
@@jewel1953 I was never in a boot after surgery. My achilles tendon was not cut, so they just shaved down the bone. I was walking in a walking in a platform shoe a few days after surgery. And yup, they did nerve block! The nerve block lasted about a day after the surgery.
Hey.,, good to hear that you are on the road to full recovery. I’m 6 week post surgery, still on crutches I had to have a full detach of the tendon to remove the bump and then reattach. So I’m looking at the long haul of recovery .Booked in to see my consultant next week for second check-up and then hopefully start by the end of January physiotherapy for a few weeks. I have given myself the whole year to fully recover and get back to where I was with my fitness. Question ~ Did you ever ask yourself how this happen in the first place ?.
Thanks for the comment! I'm sorry to hear that they had to detach the tendon, but I'm sure you'll be back to it soon! I have asked myself that question multiple times, and I believe it came about for a couple reasons. 1.) I have very high arches, which puts the heel bone at a less-than-ideal angle that causes a haglund's deformity to point directly into the achilles tendon. 2.) Probably from over-use/tying my shoes too tightly for many many years. I also used to play baseball when I was a child and the cleats I wore did not have a soft heel-counter, so I'm sure all of that rubbing over the years adds up. Overall, I'm sure it was a combination of a lot of factors that contributed to the deformity. I hope your recovery goes well!
Thanks, you too. I’m setting myself goals of recovery and trying not to run before I can walk. So looking at July to start getting back into running properly. Starting with some Jolking ( combination of jogging and walking ) with a good helping of physio 🤨
@@ryanbudnik4998 I have haglunds syndrome but I'm afraid my job will let me go. Did u get on disability?
@@lordsorceron I don't know what your specific occupation is, but my job did not let me go and I did not go on disability. I returned to work about 3 days after my surgery, which was definitely earlier than I should have. But, my job allows me to sit when I need to, so every situation may be different. I would talk with your doctor/surgeon to see what your recovery process will be like, and then talk with your employer! I hope this helps, and good luck with the surgery!
@@lordsorceron my work didn't let me go either. I applied for FMLA. I dont know if your state has it but here in WA we have it and they have paid me 90% of my wages
I did the the less invasive option on my right heel in 2018. Tried lots of non-surgery stuff before going under the knife. They slice the Achilles lengthwise and shaved off as much bone as possible, but didn't get it all because it's only a slice down the Achilles, not full disconnection. Took 2 years to get back to where I was post surgery. Now 2023 (5 years later) it's ok but not good. I've been waiting for as long as possible to get the left heel done because the surgery outcome was so poor on the right heel. Going to a new Dr as my previous retired. New Dr is recommending the full disconnection of the Achilles to remove all the bone, because he believes the first option has poor outcomes (like I did). Surgery is in a month. It's 2 weeks in a cast and 10 weeks in a boot, then you get into rehab. Probably a year out for full recovery. Not looking forward to it.
Find someone who can do it minimally invasive, if possible for your condition. Don’t just take one doctors preferred approach
@@zekedepriest I did the less invasive options last time and it was a terrible outcome, worst of both worlds. I still have a bump and it took years to recover. I'm going the nuclear option this time and praying the Dr knows what he is doing.
Hope you're doing well! I had the full disconnect 10 weeks ago... right foot... with a donor graft, too. MI wasn't an option for me because of the graft and because my bone spur was very, vary large and jagged. Recovery has been rough, but doable. I'm a young widow living alone... so that wasn't ideal. I ended up moving in to my aunt and uncle for two months until I got my CAM boot and could successfully take care of myself without help -- which included being able to stand in the shower without support and use the hand controls in my car. The first 3 weeks were, by far, the worst, but the first 6 weeks were pretty bad. After 2-3 weeks, my incision had reopened in spots and it was... not pretty. Turns out my body rejected the internal dissolvable Vicryl sutures. This delayed some of my recovery and I ended up with weekly visits for some intense would debridement. At home I'm using Santyl ointment (enzymatic ointment that eats the dead tissue) and daily wound dressing changes... still. The wound went all the way in and at one point we could see part of the anchor and tendon. Yes, that was as traumatic as it sounds. LOL Of course, oral antibiotics, too. It was deep and about as large as quarter... maybe a little bigger at the worst. I *finally* got my CAM boot at 8 weeks post op. He did encourage some VERY light weight bearing the week prior, on crutches. Once I got the boot, he still wanted me to use a crutch the first week. I'll be wearing the boot until about 4 weeks after the would closes. It's still not closed, but it's healing rapidly. As of today the wound is filling in and maybe about 2/3 what it was. :( But, I am walking with the boot...and at home without it, because I'm stubborn and I don't like wearing it around the house. It hurts like crazy, but it's tolerable... and honestly, it hurts far less than it did the 9 months going into surgery when I needed a crutch to walk. Recovery has been tough for sure... but I'm glad I finally did it. I waited far too long and tried everything to avoid it. My surgeon told me he was surprised my tendon hadn't ruptured because when he got in there it was far more 'shredded' than he thought and extremely damaged -- very strong, but damaged beyond the routine repairs he does. He kept telling me he knew I'd be okay and would never have recommend the 'nuclear option' surgery unless I was young and healthy enough to handle it.
Would I do it again? Maybe... I just wish I was more prepared. I work an office job. I started working remotely after a week and was initially slated to return to the office at 8-9 weeks. That didn't happen and my surgeon extended it through 12-13 weeks, and may go longer. He doesn't want me back in the office until the wound is closed, since I have to keep it elevated and protected in a way I can't do in the office. Plus, I'm just nowhere near the point of being able to get up, shower and get ready for a full day at a law office -- on a daily basis. It's crazy how such simple daily tasks and routines are still outside my ability just yet. It's just so tiring still, but getting better everyday. I actually was able to vacuum part of my living today. Part of it... because I ran out of energy.
I certainly hope yours went perfect and you're healing up with no additional complications. It's really difficult to explain the serious, long term rehab needed for a surgery like this. I've learned you don't tell people it was "heel" surgery... I tell them it was both foot and Achilles tendon surgery... which it is. That always gets a cringe, LOL. Then they start to understand.
@@InternetJury that sucks that you got an infection. Sounds really rough. The first 2 weeks are a massive grind, but sounds like you had it a lot worse for weeks longer. I’m exactly 8 weeks post surgery and it’s gone better than even my surgeon expected. I was in the half cast for about 2.5 weeks which sucked, but then I got into the boot. At the 3 week point I was off crutches around the house and at about 5 weeks I was fully off crutches. I removed all the wedges out of the boot at 6 weeks because they are nasty to walk long distances with. Got on my road bike last week and started riding (I’m told to only use a stationery bike, but feeling confident enough for a light pedal outside). My Achilles was in bad shape too with a hole in it, it was so painful walking around pre surgery, but sounds like yours was in worse shape. I’m a long way off running, but it’s mountain biking that I want to get back to. Headed back to the Dr in 6 weeks to see if I can get the all clear to ride again, which would be nearly 4 months post surgery. I figured it would be closer to 6 months to start riding the mountain bike again, but I’m optimistic it will be less than 5 months, maybe even 4. Good luck with the rehab.
Hy , im a runner , does cycling affect the healing of it ?
How are you feeling now? Have you ever taken Accutane?
Having this done in a couple weeks. Afraid of how bad the pain will be. Did you do an ankle block before surgery? I have to have the achilles tendon removed and then screwed back in and sewn into place. No wt. bearing for 6 weeks minimum. I will let you know. I am 67 but active. My dr. said recovery 9 months to a year.
Sorry to hear that you are dealing with this injury. I'm not sure what you mean by an ankle block... I wasn't in a walking boot or anything like that before the surgery. I'm sorry to hear that they will have to have the achilles removed... that will take much longer to recover from than what I had done. I wish you the best in your recovery. Feel free to always stop by and ask questions!
Hi Judith, how has your recovery been.. Having my surgery in a few days..also having achilles tenden removed and the reattached..
Just got my surgery 4 weeks ago, Achilles’ tendon lengthening with Haglund removal. Slowly walking but I still feel pain or severe tightness under the calf muscle from the lengthening. Anyones been through it?
Hope you recover quickly!
How long did u heal & is the surgery like an Achilles tendon repair? I was outta commission for a few years & it took years to heal the wound. Now after 7 years NOW my ankle is better but the healing process took YEARS
They didn't have to do anything to my achilles, fortunately. So, I was just recovering from the bone being shaven down. It took about 4-6mo. to be completely back to normal.
@@ryanbudnik4998 oh ok bc my bone spur is on the side of my Achilles tendon and protruding and that operation is a lot and takes a lot of of you especially with the "pain"... Thanks for the info
I had haglund surgery and two weeks have past and now i m walking with out walking sticks...Is it too eearly
Wow you started walking on the foot just 2 weeks after surgery..how are you doing now ?? I had surgery 3 days ago but not weight on that foot for at least 4 weeks..do you have any advice for me..thanks..hope your doing well
If you forced yourself to rest and totally avoided the surgery, do you think you may have had the same outcome? You did rest quite a bit and then you ramped up slowly. Just wondering if THAT is what solved your issue and NOT the surgery. Did you have and calcification in your Achilles - tendonopathy? I feel like I am on a path to surgery and the folks I am talking to don’t do the endoscopic procedure , so we are talking about at a minimum partial detachment - and the recovery is 8 month to a year - I am horrified to be honest.
Hey Jerome, thanks for the comment! I'm sorry to hear that you're going through this. I personally believe that the surgery helped me. It allowed me to stop the problem at it's source, and gave me the motivation to get serious about recover and rehabilitation. HOWEVER, my specific circumstance did not require partial detachment of my achilles tendon. If it did, I would have not gone through with the surgery... or at least I would have continued to try to solve the problem without surgical intervention. I would HIGHLY recommend finding a physical therapist that knows a lot about/has experience working with runners. I think the surgery did a lot for me, but her guidance (giving me exercises, massaging, recovery plans, etc.) helped me much more. Perhaps if I would have sought her help first, I could have avoided the surgery. However, I do not regret my decision. I hope this helps and I wish you the best in your recovery!
I understand the fact that you're young & invincible but running 2 mos post surgery? Why? Well sounds like it's all going well..
I use to do sets of 10 w/ 405 on squats.. This past week i barely eked out 10 w/ 275 and I'm afraid after recovering from this surgery I may be doing broom squats.. lol Anyway I'm envious of the youth!
So I understand that the achilles was not detached.. Who/where did you have the procedure? Man i need to understand these options better.
I need surgery on both of my heels. My doctor says it takes a year to recover. im a runner and a kickboxer, is it really a year recovery?
It depends on the severity of the condition. If they have to do any sort of repair to your achilles tendons, it will take much longer to recover (1yr. +, depending on your lifestyle, age, etc.). If they don't have to do anything to your achilles tendons (like in my circumstance) then it will be shorter.
Hy , im a runner , does cycling affect the healing of it ?