This video explains the relationship between hammertoes, bone prominences, and painful corns on top of the toes. The doctor describes a brief office procedure intended to correct the source of the corn. He also cautions against acid-based corn patches and discusses immediate walking and a quick return to work.
Video transcript
This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.
A corn on top of a toe is often associated with a hammertoe, or toe contracture. Corns can be painful, and some people change their footwear for years because they are afraid of surgery.
The doctor describes an office procedure in which the toe is numbed, the corn is removed, and the bone prominence underneath it is reshaped. He says the procedure takes about five minutes and that patients can walk afterward and return to work the next day.
He cautions against using corn patches for pain because the acid in these products can damage the skin. He says he has seen people develop deep skin wounds and infections. In his view, correcting the underlying bone prominence is a better approach than repeatedly treating the surface corn.
Key takeaways
- The video connects corns on top of the toes with hammertoe contractures and underlying bone prominences.
- The described procedure numbs the toe, removes the corn, and reshapes the prominence beneath it.
- The doctor warns that acid-based corn patches may injure the skin.
