This video discusses painful corns on the toes that begin with redness and irritation over a bony prominence. The doctor explains why over-the-counter corn patches may not address the underlying issue and describes a small-incision procedure to remove the corn and associated bone spur.
Video transcript
This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.
Corns often develop over time. They may begin as bursitis or as a painful redness on the top of a toe and progress to a skin lesion. Many people use corn patches, but the doctor says these products often do not solve the underlying problem.
He describes a small-incision approach in which the corn is removed along with a small bone spur. The incision is closed with stitches. He says the patient can walk after the procedure and return to work the same day or the next day.
Key takeaways
- The video describes how irritation over a toe may develop into a painful corn.
- Corn patches are presented as symptom management rather than a correction of the underlying bone prominence.
- The surgical approach described removes the corn and a small bone spur through a small incision.
