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It’s not what fashion-conscious women want to hear-another warning about high heels. But, according to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, pump-style shoes often cause significant pain by irritating a common bony deformity on the back of the heel, called “pump bump.” In many cases, it can lead to bursitis or Achilles tendonitis, if left untreated.

“Pump bump is common in young women who wear high heels almost every day,” said Marybeth Crane, DPM, FACFAS, a…