CALCANEOPLASTY
- Method
- Correction of a deformity of the heel bone
- Duration
- 60 to 90 minutes
- Recovery time
- 6 to 12 weeks
What is a calcaneoplasty?
Calcaneoplasty is a surgical procedure for correcting deformities of the heel bone (the calcaneus). This operation is used for various conditions and deformities of the heel bone, in order to improve the biomechanics of the foot and relieve pain.
Common indications are Haglund deformity (Haglund exostosis), deformities of the calcaneus following injury, or congenital deformities. The operation aims to restore the normal anatomy of the heel bone and to optimise how it is loaded.
How the operation proceeds
- Incision over the affected region of the heel bone
- Exposure of the deformity
- Correction of the bony structure with special instruments
- Removal of excess bone tissue
- Smoothing and contouring of the surface
- Closure of the wound and a sterile dressing
Rehabilitation after a calcaneoplasty
Rehabilitation after a calcaneoplasty proceeds step by step and aims to support wound healing and restore the function of the foot.
Phase I (0-2 weeks): wound healing and protection
- Elevation to reduce swelling
- Compression dressing for 5-7 days
- Wound check and removal of sutures after 10-14 days
- Avoiding weight-bearing
Phase II (2-6 weeks): mobilisation
- Beginning mobilisation exercises
- Increasing weight-bearing step by step
- Physiotherapy to improve movement
- Cooling where there is swelling
Phase III (from week 6): full weight-bearing
- Full weight-bearing possible
- Taking up everyday activities again
- Sporting activities depending on how healing progresses
- Checks on wound healing