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Developed Lump At The Back Of The Ankle. Getting Bigger. Causing Difficulty With Footwear. What To Do?

Hi there,
I seem to have developed this lump at the back of my ankle. This was originally a gash I got over 6 yrs ago when I smashed the back of my ankle on a skirting board really hard and it resulted in a gash which I tried to clean up myself, but over the years this has healed but now a lump that is getting bigger & bigger is causing difficulty with footwear and rubs&hurts in every any footwear I have
Fri, 30 Aug 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
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Thanks for writing to us

Treatment consists of removing the pressure and avoiding shoes, which rub on the back of the heel. Orthotics, custom molded shoe inserts, can be useful because they reduce the rocking motion side-to-side of the heel while walking which aggravates the painful area.

In acute cases the use of a below the knee cast can reduce the pain or eliminate the pain. Surgery can be the treatment of choice if other means to reduce the pain are unsuccessful.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
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Developed Lump At The Back Of The Ankle. Getting Bigger. Causing Difficulty With Footwear. What To Do?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us Treatment consists of removing the pressure and avoiding shoes, which rub on the back of the heel. Orthotics, custom molded shoe inserts, can be useful because they reduce the rocking motion side-to-side of the heel while walking which aggravates the painful area. In acute cases the use of a below the knee cast can reduce the pain or eliminate the pain. Surgery can be the treatment of choice if other means to reduce the pain are unsuccessful. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.