Painful Corn on the Outside of the Fifth Toe This patient came in with a painful corn on the lateral

Painful Corn on the Outside of the Fifth Toe This patient came in with a painful corn on the lateral (outside) aspect of the fifth toe. Corns like this are usually caused by constant pressure or friction, often from shoes that are a little too tight across the toe box. In this case we carefully removed the corn using a number 15 scalpel, gently taking off the hard callus cap to relieve the pressure on the skin underneath. Once that hard layer is removed, the pain usually settles down quite quickly. There may also be a small corn forming under the edge of the toenail, which can sometimes happen when pressure pushes the nail into the skin. If the discomfort doesn’t fully resolve after today’s treatment, we’ll trim that area as well at the next visit. After removing the corn, we always look at the cause of the pressure. That means checking the patient’s shoes to make sure the toe box is wide and deep enough so the toes aren’t being squeezed together. We also assess whether there are any toe deformities or mechanical issues contributing to the pressure. This one will be reviewed again in about 8 weeks to make sure it hasn’t built back up and that the footwear is working properly. If you’re getting painful corns, aching feet, or pressure points in your work boots, it’s often a sign your footwear isn’t giving your toes enough room. Learn more about supportive, wide-fitting work boots at: https://ergonx.com.au #cornremoval #podiatry #footpain #toepain #callusremoval