SHOE SURGERY BEFORE FOOT SURGERY
posted: Feb. 13, 2020.
Shoe surgery before foot surgery! I’m a lifelong Haglund’s sufferer, with supinator tendencies (cavo-varus, with plantarflexed first ray on right foot). I am lefty dominant, with shorter left side LLD (<1”). I played competitive sports until 65 and found viable footwear options. The first recommendation is longer shoe size. It makes a big difference. Double socks help reduce shear forces.
Haglund's wear pattern in shoe |
The excessive wear pattern of the posterior-lateral inside counter of the shoe is easy to see. Shoe-surgery consists of cutting a 1” hole in the heel counter centered at the point of maximum tenderness. The space can be left open or stretch Spandex material inserted. When not in closed-back footwear, open-back clogs provide desired relief.
Robert S. Schwartz, CPed, NY, NY
Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News