COMMON FOOT PROBLEM
Corn Removal
A small, hardened area of thickened skin that develops on the feet or toes due to repeated pressure or friction — often causing localised pain, especially with walking or wearing shoes.
ABOUT THIS CONDITION
What is Corn
A corn is a small, well-defined area of thickened, hardened skin that develops in response to repeated pressure or friction, most commonly on the feet and toes. Corns are classified into hard corns (most common, on bony prominences), soft corns (between toes, often moist), and seed corns (small, often on the soles). They are usually painful, particularly when walking, wearing tight shoes, or pressing on the affected area. Persistent corns are often caused by poorly fitting footwear, foot deformities such as bunions or hammer toes, abnormal gait, or bony prominences. While many corns can be managed with simple debridement, padding and footwear changes, recurrent or large corns may need surgical excision and correction of the underlying cause. Dr. Tejasree Vengala offers complete corn care at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad.
SIGNS TO WATCH
Common Symptoms
Symptoms that need attention
WHY IT HAPPENS
Causes & Risk Factors
- Tight, poorly fitting or high-heeled footwear
- Foot deformities such as bunions, hammer toes or claw toes
- Abnormal walking pattern or uneven weight distribution
- Bony prominences increasing local pressure
- Prolonged standing or walking on hard surfaces
- Diabetes and reduced sensation increasing risk of complications
CLINICAL DETAILS
KeyFacts
Hard corns, Soft corns or Seed corns — based on appearance and location.
Debridement, Corn Excision, Bony Correction, Wedge Resection.
Long-term cure depends on correcting the pressure point or foot deformity.
Most patients walk comfortably within a few days of treatment.
Need careful management to avoid ulceration and infection.
Available at Lux Hospitals, Hitech City, Hyderabad.
HOW WE TREAT IT
Treatment Approach
Corn Excision (Cornectomy)
Dr. Tejasree Vengala performs corn excision under local anaesthesia for painful, recurrent, or large corns. The hardened core is removed completely, often along with correction of any underlying bony prominence or pressure point — offering long-lasting pain relief and a quick return to comfortable walking.
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Consultation & Assessment
Dr. Tejasree examines the corn, identifies the pressure source, checks for foot deformities, and screens diabetic patients for additional foot risks.
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Treatment Planning
Treatment starts with debridement, padding, and footwear advice. Recurrent or large corns are planned for surgical excision and correction of the underlying cause.
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Procedure
Corn excision is performed under local anaesthesia, usually completed within 20–30 minutes. Bony correction is added when an underlying prominence is the cause.
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Recovery & Follow-up
Patients are discharged the same day. Wound care, footwear modification, and follow-up checks help ensure healing and prevent recurrence.
AVAILABLE TREATMENTS
Treatment Options
Corn / Callus Debridement (Paring)
Gentle paring of the thickened skin to relieve pressure and pain — a quick, painless office procedure for routine maintenance.
Corn Excision (Cornectomy)
Complete surgical removal of the corn along with its core — preferred for painful, recurrent or large corns.
Corrective Procedure for Bony Prominence
Surgical reshaping of the underlying bony prominence — addresses the root cause and prevents recurrence.
Wedge Resection
Removal of a wedge-shaped piece of skin and tissue — used in selected cases of corns associated with deformities of the toes.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
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