Corns and calluses surgery is a specialized foot procedure designed to remove thickened skin that forms due to constant pressure or friction. When conservative treatments fail, surgery helps eliminate the root cause, often bone prominence or toe deformities. It reduces pain, prevents recurrence, and restores comfortable mobility. The procedure is safe, precise, and recommended for chronic or painful corns and calluses.
Surgical methods include simple excision, where the thickened skin is removed, and corrective bone surgery, which reshapes or realigns bone structure causing excess pressure. Some cases require tendon release to reduce friction. Minimally invasive techniques ensure faster healing and reduced discomfort. The type of surgery depends on severity, repeated recurrence, or structural foot deformity causing ongoing pressure.
Diagnosis involves evaluating the affected foot area, identifying pressure points, and understanding walking patterns. Doctors assess skin thickness, tenderness, and any visible foot deformities. X-rays may be used to check bone structure beneath the corn or callus. The purpose is to determine whether non-surgical treatments will work or if surgery is necessary for lasting relief and better mobility.
Corns and calluses usually result from continuous friction, tight footwear, bone deformities, irregular foot structure, or improper walking patterns. Medical conditions like arthritis or flat feet may increase pressure on certain areas. When thickened skin becomes painful or recurrent, surgery may be required to correct the underlying cause, restore balance, and prevent future development of painful corns and calluses.
Treatment includes removing hardened skin, correcting structural deformities, and reducing pressure areas causing friction. The surgery may involve bone shaving, tendon adjustment, or skin excision. It aims to provide permanent relief from pain and prevent recurrence. Recovery is quick, and patients return to normal activity within days. It is ideal for chronic, painful, or stubborn corns and calluses.
Seek medical help when the cyst enlarges, becomes painful, turns red, leaks discharge, or affects appearance.
When corns or calluses return repeatedly despite home care, it signals underlying structural issues that require medical correction.
Worsening pain while walking indicates deeper friction or deformity that may need surgical treatment for lasting relief.
Overlapping toes, bunions, or bone prominence often cause corns and may require surgical alignment.
If trimming, pads, or medication fail, medical evaluation ensures timely relief and prevents complications.
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Corns and calluses surgery is a minor procedure performed to remove thickened, painful skin that does not improve with conservative treatments. It helps relieve pressure, correct underlying deformities, and restore pain-free walking.
Surgery is recommended when corns or calluses cause severe pain, recur frequently, or are linked to bone deformities such as hammertoes or misaligned toes. It is considered only after non-surgical treatments fail.
Most corns and calluses surgeries take 20 to 45 minutes, depending on complexity. They are usually done as outpatient procedures, allowing patients to go home the same day without an overnight hospital stay.
Recovery generally takes 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the extent of surgery and the patient’s health. Most people resume normal walking gradually and may need protective footwear during the healing period.
Like any surgical procedure, risks may include infection, swelling, delayed healing, recurrence, or changes in toe alignment. However, with expert care and proper aftercare, these complications are usually minimal and manageable.
