Eric Berry has a Haglund’s deformity on his heel

[DaFace]

Yes, it's in the other thread. Bite me.

https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2018/...ty-on-his-heel

REPORT: Eric Berry has a Haglund’s deformity on his heel
New information on Berry’s sore heel injury emerged on Saturday.
By Pete Sweeney Sep 29, 2018, 1:15pm CDT

Eric Berry has not practiced or played for the Kansas City Chiefs since August 11 in St. Joseph, Missouri, because of what the team has described as a “sore heel.”

The last we heard from the Chiefs athletic training staff was in early September, when head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder described the injury as “literally day to day.”

More information on Berry’s injury emerged Saturday morning, via NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo:

Mike Garafolo: “My understanding, and I’ve spoken to people familiar with his injury situation. He’s got what’s called a Haglund’s deformity in that Achilles. That’s a bone spur that basically digs into the Achilles. Shaun O’ Hara, our colleague at NFL Network, he had it. I spoke to him this week. He said it is extremely painful. He actually used a more colorful word that I won’t use here. It’s just something that continues to irritate the area. Some guys have been able to play with it—you get a shoe here or there, you can adjust … but that’s what’s going on. It’s going to be a pain management thing. It’s not like this thing will tear the Achilles necessarily. A lot of these cases don’t result in a tear, but that’s why with Berry right now, he has not played, and they’ve been doing OK. That’s going to allow them a little bit more patience with Berry, but it is extremely painful.”

This provides a little more clarity than Berry’s injury simply being a “sore heel,” which is good, but what’s bad is there still seems to be no timetable. Remember, Berry missed nearly the entirety of the 2017 season due to a ruptured Achilles on the other leg.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid was mum on the injury when asked about it Saturday afternoon after the Chiefs’ final practice of the week.

Berry is officially ruled doubtful heading into the Monday night game against the Denver Broncos.

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Here are the notes from our in-house medical expert, Aaron Borgmann:

A lot of talk today regarding something known as a Haglund’s deformity. It was reported by a media source that the player in question suffers from this condition. This discussion is not to confirm or deny that possibility, as I can only explain the available information that we have been given. To be clear, the team has not confirmed this diagnosis and I have no advance knowledge of the player’s current condition.

The simple explanation here that it is indeed a bone spur on the backside of someone’s heel. This is frequently known as a “pump bump” from the occurrence that it is often seen in women’s fashion from the shoes that they wear. However, incidence in football players is also common, sometimes referred to as “retrocalcaneal bursitis” as well.

The bone spur irritates the bursa (fluid-filled sac) that sits between the bone and the tendon or even the tendon itself directly. This can cause a great deal of inflammation and discomfort with any sort of dynamic ankle/foot movement, worse with pressure on the spot itself.

Having one in and of itself it not uncommon, but the degree to which it bothers someone is the issue. Depending upon demands of movement, these can range from debilitating to just a nuisance. Obviously, in football players, the degree of inflammation is what dictates the level of function.

These are diagnosed both visually and radiographically and it is a situation where if you see it and player complains of certain symptoms (pain with movement in that exact spot, swelling, redness) then you can be pretty sure that is what it is.

Treatment focuses on reduction of inflammation obviously directly over the spot. This can be done both topically and through systemic medication. Soft tissue lengthening in both the calf and bottom of the foot is also done to alleviate the issue from both sides – this is due to the fact that both the calf and plantar fascia connect to the calcaneus (heel bone) on either side.

Not to be forgotten is footwear modification and adjustment. Very rigid shoes can cause this irritation, and in some athletes, I would even cut the shoe in the heel to allow room for the bump. Other options include specialized padding and friction reduction methods. Heel lifts have been shown to be helpful in some.

For this condition, non-surgical intervention is preferred to reduce the inflammation as opposed to surgical due to the immobilization period.

If the inflammation can be reduced and the function level high, many players learned to adapt their daily routines to accommodate. They may have to put in a bit more time in order to get ready due to the condition’s demands but can nonetheless get by and still perform at a high level.

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by NJChiefsFan

They are clearly playing the long game here. Even if you don't agree, at this point for your own blood pressure it's probably a decent idea to let it play out. At this point, assuming Berry gets the rust off before the playoffs, it's been the right decision to let him rest.

How do you know he's rusty, I've heard he works out like a crazy fella, just not in football games.

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[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by NJChiefsFan

What is wrong about that comment. They are waiting until the end of the season to hope he can make it through the pain all through the playoffs.

Whether you agree, whether you think it will work, it's what they are doing.

What pain? Word from the other players is his non-foot all workouts are wild and crazy.

Has he told anybody that it hurts? Did I miss that part of the long game?

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[Flying High D]

Originally Posted by GloryDayz

Not the same thing, Berry's been paid...

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Tyreek, will Still be playing even after getting paid. Him and Pat have something magically going on between Fortnight matches.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Glory took a "mental health day"

[NJChiefsFan]

Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Hate

Doubtful. The running joke is far more entertaining and productive than Berry actually playing at this point will be. People act like almost 2 seasons out is no big deal. People are dumb like that though.

If it works out in the end it is no big deal IMO. If he helps us win it all he could have been playing basketball in his free time and lying to the Chiefs for all I care.

Some would argue that caring about his time missed if it works out is being dumb.

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by NJChiefsFan

And if he does? Will you acknowledge it with the same hoopla and fireworks that you will if he doesn't?

I find this interesting; somehow we're supposed feel bad if a player, one of the highest paid players on our team, plays a full game.

No, I expect him to be a gladiator, he's getting gladiator pay.

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by Pasta Giant Meatball

Meanwhile...Glory called in with gout

LOL, no, I've worked with gout. Unlike Haglund, I'm a gladiator.

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by Pasta Giant Meatball

Glory took a "mental health day"

We all have, just not as many as your girl Haglund..

[threebag]

Larry Haglund was great in that “Who shot JR” show

[Hammock Parties]

i have a good feeling about this

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

i have a good feeling about this

What, him adding a chin-strap to he beanie?

[kjwood75nro]

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

i have a good feeling about this

"I can't believe security hasn't noticed me yet."

[ping2000]

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

i have a good feeling about this

Looks stoned.

[New World Order]

Berry v Gates

The final showdown.

[threebag]