✦ BONY CORRECTION SURGERY

Corrective Procedure (Osteotomy)

Q: Why is osteotomy needed?

Recurrent corns are often caused by an underlying bony prominence that pushes against the skin. Osteotomy reshapes the bone to relieve this pressure permanently and prevent corn recurrence.

Q: Will I be able to walk after surgery?

Most patients walk with special protective footwear from the next day. Full weight-bearing in normal shoes resumes after 2–4 weeks, depending on the bone involved and healing.

Q: Will the bone heal well?

Yes. Bone healing typically takes 4–6 weeks with appropriate care. Activity restrictions and footwear advice are given in detail to support healing.

Q: Is osteotomy a major surgery?

It is a focused, well-planned procedure performed through a small incision, usually as day-care surgery. It is not considered major surgery and recovery is generally quick with the right support.

Surgical correction of an underlying bony prominence that repeatedly causes corns — addresses the root cause for permanent relief from recurrent foot corns.

30–60 min PROCEDURE

Day Care – 1 Day HOSPITAL STAY

>90% SUCCESS RATE

2–4 Weeks RETURN TO ROUTINE

What is Corrective Procedure (Osteotomy)?

Osteotomy is a corrective surgical procedure in which a small portion of the underlying bone — typically a metatarsal head or other prominence — is reshaped or partially removed to relieve the pressure that repeatedly causes corns. This addresses the root cause of recurrent corns when conservative measures and corn excision alone have not given lasting relief. Osteotomy is performed under local or short anaesthesia with structured post-operative footwear and recovery. Dr. Tejasree Vengala performs corrective osteotomy at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad, in coordination with foot and ankle specialists when needed.

Suitable for patients with recurrent corns due to an underlying bony prominence, those who have failed conservative and excisional treatments, and those wanting a definitive root-cause correction.

How the Procedure Works

Anaesthesia & Marking

Local or short general anaesthesia is given. The bony prominence is identified using examination and imaging if needed.

Small Skin Incision

A carefully placed small incision is made over the bony prominence.

Bony Reshaping

Using fine surgical instruments, a portion of the bone is gently shaved or repositioned to relieve pressure on the overlying skin.

Wound Closure

The wound is closed in layers with absorbable sutures and skin glue, ensuring tension-free healing.

Special Footwear & Recovery

Post-operative footwear or padding is fitted to offload the area. Most patients are discharged the same day with weight-bearing advice.

Outcomes

30–60 minDURATION

Day Care – 1 DayHOSPITAL STAY

>90%SUCCESS RATE

4–6 WeeksFULL HEALING

Who Needs This Treatment?

→Addresses the root cause of recurrent corns
→Long-lasting relief from pressure pain
→Improves walking comfort significantly
→Combined with corn excision in the same sitting if needed
→Day-care or short-stay procedure
→Coordinated care with foot and ankle specialists

When the same corn keeps coming back, the answer is rarely the corn itself — it is the bone underneath. A small osteotomy quietly removes that pressure point, and the patient often realises only later just how much it had been limiting their walking.

— — Dr. Tejasree Vengala, Consultant Proctologist & Laparoscopic Surgeon, Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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