Master Haglund's topic

[Yakus 0]

I seem to have developed these golf ball size lumps on the heel of my feet. I've noticed them before but did not think much of it since they didn't hurt or bothered me. I've had my skates (Bauer XX) for over a year now. Just wondering if anybody knows what this is or how to get rid of it. One of my friends has them on his ankles.

[shute 4]

get them looked at right away! there is a small chance it might turn to bone if it keeps up for to long.

[Yakus 0]

Hmm... I think it's too late already. I was just going to say it is hard and feels like bone.

[sdcopp 1]

Sounds like Bauer bumps. Several guys here have them, it's basically a calcium deposit. It will feel hard, but plenty of people have them with no issue. If they become a problem, your Dr. should be able to remove them with minimal work and impact on you

[Yakus 0]

It's not a problem but I'm sure my skates will fit better without these huge golfballs on the back of my heels. Actually, I started feeling them more when I changed insoles to shock doctors. I guess my heel is a little higher and it rubs it a little. If you call these Bauer Bumps, can't I complaing to them? My friend that has these bumps also has a pair of Bauer XXs.

[sdcopp 1]

Can't really complain to them, as you are the one who chose their product. I've seen several people who have developed these, and not been affected by them. You either have to suck it up, or switch brands

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

Haglund bump...

http://www.modsquadhockey.com/index.php?sh...=0entry102105

[whbd18 0]

are those bumps really that serious ive had them for a long time but i just noticed they are on both feet and they are really hard

[headonaswivel 1]

Many people who wear skates for a long period of time develop these. I've seen some absolutely rediculous ones in Jr. and pro dressing rooms.

I have little ones along the tendons on top of my feet. My sis (who was a national figure skater) had them on her heels so bad she saw a doctor many times to have them treated, and her whole career she wore custom Graf boots. Its extremely common, and not brand specific.

[shute 4]

are you guys talking about lace bit? i had some pumps on top of my foot also along the tendons on top of my feet as well from lace bit. i ended up buying gelpads and since then it doesn't hurt anymore and the pump has gone down. i still think you should have it looked at cause a goft ball size anything can't be good. better safe then sorry.

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

No, we're talking about heel spurs/Haglund bumps...it looks like a nice golfball coming out of your heel...I've been fortunate enough to not get it.

[shute 4]

ewww why would anyone go through all that pain?!?! get some new skates or something...

[Yakus 0]

No it doesn't hurt or bother me. It's just abnormal golfball lumps on the back of my heel. I was just wondering if there's a way to get rid of it without surgery because it seems pretty permanent. Mine feels like an extra bone growing out. My friend is developing it on his ankles and it looks like he has 2 ankles.

[shute 4]

i still say get it checked... can't hurt. i think it's safe to say your feet are telling you to get new skates.

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

They can grind them down or remove them.

[Crazy Otto 0]

I used to get huge callouses on the side of my big toe on either foot; I filed 'em down for a while but then I changed skates and eventually they went away. I do suggest you see you dr.

[biff44 0]

It is known as Haglunds bump.

At one time in the not too distant past, virtually every skater on a D1 team had them.

It is caused by the back of the skate grabbing your heal too tightly.

At first it is just fluid, then fiberous tissue grows. After some time, an actual bone spur forms. The good news: it can feel really hard but that does not mean the bone spur has grown yet!

Up until the time the bone spur forms, you can reverse the damage. Try wearing heavier socks. Try punching out the inside of the skate padding right where the bump is, so it does not rub while you are skating. If it does not rub anymore, it will go away in a month or two. Wear sandals all summer long.

After the bone spur forms, the only way to remove it is to have surgery, so it is best to stop it quickly. If you can skate with a bone spur, you do not have to have the surgery, but if it hurts while skating then it will only keep getting worse.

This used to be called the "bauer bump", but when they redesigned the old vapor X's, the problem went away for MOST people, but apparently not all.

There is lots of info online, such as:

http://www.podiatryonline.com/main.cfm?sea...ts/haglunds.cfm

[Brandonov22 0]

I have lumps on ankles as well

[Gongshow11 1]

i have big ones, i like them, dont bother my skates at all

[twiztidwrista10 3]

The search didnt help much so....Ive heard about these for a while now and im still not sure what they are. I remeber a couple local nhl guys that ran this camp used to get them and they said there from bauer skates. I had bauers for 3/4's a season and never seemed to get them(never got them frome mission). They also said that there removeable. Well what exactly is a heel spur? Is there a certain skate that you get them from? Are they removeable like they said? Thanks for any help.

[ktang 34]

As far as I know, they are bony outgrowths, not pieces of equipment.

E.g. if you have lace bite for extended periods, the body will protect itself by forming a calcium deposit at the irritated area. If it is jagged, it is like a spur, hence bone spur or heel spur.

The NHL guys may have meant that the Bauer skates irritated their feet enough so that they developed bone spurs or heel spurs.

They can be removed via surgery.

[kovalchuk71 212]

Hear that kids? Get the skates that fit you best, NOT the lightest, Most expensive and/or coolest looking ;)

[JGraz15 55]

It is called Haglund's Deformity.

http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cyberthe...ds_syndrome.htm

Some general information. Also, FYI - it is caused by skates that don't fit, not by Bauers.

[sogaduch 0]

som people calledit graf heel,but it from your foot moving around in the skate especialy in the heel area

[Gongshow11 1]

i have 2 nice ones, i dont feel any pain or whatnot, just hard deposits and fit perfectly in the vapor line lol