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A member asked:

I don't have pain from pf, but from my back of heel and my achilles and now they are saying surgery. we've tried everything. what is success rate of surgery?

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If you: Are diagnosed with a haglunds deformity, surgery is very successful. Recovery can be lengthy.

Dr Sparacino and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/28/2012

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If you indeed: Tried everything. Then surgery sounds plausible. Recovery is easily a 2 month situation as likely you will be crutche walking for a good portion of that time.

Dr Achong and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 2/9/2013

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