This video outlines the doctor's expected recovery after corn surgery, which he also calls arthroplasty or hammertoe correction. He describes a surgical shoe during the first week, sneakers or Crocs during the second, and immediate weight bearing. He also discusses high heels and work boots as common factors among patients with corns.
Video transcript
This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.
Healing after corn surgery, also called arthroplasty or hammertoe correction surgery in this video, takes about two weeks. During the first week, the patient wears a surgical shoe. During the following week, the patient may wear Crocs or sneakers.
The doctor describes this as a weight-bearing procedure, meaning the patient can put weight on the foot, walk, and work immediately after surgery. He says corns commonly affect middle-aged women who wear high heels and people who wear work boots.
Key takeaways
- The doctor gives an approximately two-week healing estimate after the procedure discussed.
- Postoperative footwear progresses from a surgical shoe to Crocs or sneakers in the video.
- The procedure is described as allowing immediate weight bearing, walking, and working.
