Cost & Item Codes – Our fees are quoted on a case-by-case basis after your initial consultation with the surgical podiatrist as each patient presents differently and each surgery varies from patient to patient. Please book an initial consultation to discuss this further.
Scans – We recommend you have weight bearing x-rays prior to your appointment.
Telehealth – We may be able to offer an initial telehealth appointment if you live a distance away. Phone one of our friendly staff to see if this is possible for you. We may ask you to email some photos of your corns prior to your appointment.
Do I need surgery? – Although your doctor has recommended an operation for your corn, it is your decision if you go ahead with the operation or not.
Corns tend to progress, usually slowly with the enlarged joint becoming more prominent and uncomfortable.
Duration – The operation usually takes 20 minutes.
Anaesthesia – Corn surgery can be performed under general anaesthesia, spinal block, or local anaesthesia with sedation, depending on the surgeon’s and the patient’s preferences.
Medications – Your doctor will discuss all medications with you on your initial consultation.
Smoking – If you are a smoker, you need to stop the habit of smoking 4 weeks before your operation for normal healing and reduce postoperative complications. Nicotine is known to stop bones from healing.
Patients must follow their doctor’s instructions carefully during recovery to ensure proper healing and minimize the risk of complications.
Immediately after surgery: Go home and rest. Elevate your foot as often and as much as possible to reduce swelling for 1-2 days. Minimal weight bearing, getting up for essential things only like toilet breaks 5-10 minutes maximum per hour.
1-2 weeks: Patients can increase movement as directed. In the first 2 weeks, keep the foot dry until stitches are removed. You may shower with a waterproof cover over your foot.
Rest – 1-2 days (minimal weight bearing for essential things only like bathroom breaks 5-10 minutes maximum per hour)
Walk – 1 week (movement limited outside of house)
Driving – 1-2 days (for any hospital procedures under general anaesthesia, you cannot drive until after 24 hours when you are off narcotics. Therefore, you will need someone to drive you home from hospital)
Return to sedentary work – 1 day (If you work at a desk with minimal time on your feet and you are able to elevate your foot/feet)
Return to active work – 1 week (If you have a physical job or are standing a lot and unable to elevate your foot/feet)
Low impact exercise – 1 week (slow walking, cycling, golf using a caddie)
High impact exercise – 4 weeks (fast walking, running, jumping, playing sport)
Some possible complications following surgery include infection, bleeding, pain, scarring, or nerve damage. Patients should contact their doctor if they have any concerns.
