What is a Haglunds resection?
Resection of Haglunds Deformity is an outpatient procedure that removes the bony bump on the back of the calcaneus or heel bone. If you’re living with foot pain, schedule an appointment with us today.
What is Haglunds?
Haglund’s deformity is an abnormality of the bone and soft tissues in the foot. An enlargement of the bony section of the heel (where the Achilles tendon is inserted) triggers this condition. The soft tissue near the back of the heel can become irritated when the large, bony lump rubs against rigid shoes.
When is surgery needed for Haglund’s deformity?
Patients should consider Haglund’s deformity surgery if they don’t get relief from non-surgical treatments such as medication, exercises, or changing shoes. Patients at high risk for wound issues should avoid this surgery. If the Achilles tendon is degenerative, there is a low risk of rupturing the tendon.
What is the CPT code for excision of Haglund deformity?
28118
According to the May 2011CPT assistant Volume 21 Issue 5, states If a Haglund’s deformity of the heel and retrocalcaneal bursa were removed, then code 28118, Ostectomy, calcaneus, should be reported.
What Causes Haglund’s deformity?
Causes of Haglund’s Deformity Haglund’s deformity is often called “pump bump” because the rigid backs of pump-style shoes can create pressure that aggravates the enlargement when walking. In fact, any shoes with a rigid back, such as ice skates, men’s dress shoes or women’s pumps, can cause this irritation.
What kind of doctor treats Haglund’s deformity?
Podiatrists and foot and ankle surgeons can perform different types of surgery to correct Haglund’s deformity.
What can be done for Haglund’s deformity?
Haglund’s deformity surgery aims to remove the part of the heel bone that sticks out or repair the Achilles tendon. The bone can also be filed down, minimizing the pressure on the bursa and surrounding soft tissue. After surgery, your doctor will give you a cast or boot to protect your foot.
Can you walk after Haglund’s deformity surgery?
Use your crutches, walker, or knee scooter for a total of 4 weeks after surgery. You may begin walking without the boot when you are 8 weeks from surgery.
Can Haglund’s deformity come back after surgery?
Can Haglund’s Deformity come back after surgery? If enough bone is removed in the correct place, the Haglund’s Deformity or prominent bone will not come back after surgery.
What is the difference between CPT code 28118 and 28119?
CPT code 28118 represents, “Ostectomy, calcaneus.” Now CPT code 28119 represents, “Ostectomy, calcaneus; for spur, with or without plantar fascial release,” which would be reported when there is a spur on the bottom of the foot and a plantar fascial release may also be performed.
What is the difference between CPT code 27650 and 27654?
Cases with Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes 27650 (primary repair, open or percutaneous, and ruptured Achilles tendon), 27652 (primary repair with graft, open or percutaneous, and ruptured Achilles tendon), and 27654 (secondary repair, with or without graft, and ruptured Achilles tendon) were selected from …
Is Haglund’s deformity a disability?
Entitlement to an increased rating for Haglund’s deformity of the right foot, postoperative status, currently rated 10 percent disabling.