Corrective Procedure (Osteotomy)
The bony prominence causing recurrent corns is reshaped or removed — definitive cure for corns driven by underlying bone deformity.
What is Corrective Procedure (Osteotomy)?
Foot osteotomy is the surgical reshaping or removal of a bony prominence that is causing recurrent corns or calluses. By addressing the underlying mechanical cause — most commonly a prominent metatarsal head, hammer toe, or arthritic joint — the pressure point is eliminated permanently. Dr. Abhishek performs simple osteotomies at Lux Hospitals for selected cases, with referral to foot and ankle specialists for complex deformity. The result is definitive cure rather than ongoing corn management.
How the Procedure Works
Pre-Op Imaging & Anaesthesia
X-rays confirm the bony prominence; local or regional anaesthesia is given.
Skin Incision
A small incision is made over the prominent bone, avoiding the corn site if possible.
Bone Exposure
Soft tissues are reflected to expose the prominent bone or joint.
Bone Reshaping
The bony prominence is removed with a saw, rongeur, or burr — reshaping to a smooth contour.
Closure
Wound is irrigated and closed in layers; protective dressing and post-op shoe are applied.
Outcomes
Who Needs This Treatment?
- →Definitive cure for corns driven by bony prominence
- →Eliminates the mechanical cause permanently
- →Day-care or single overnight stay
- →Often combined with cornectomy in single sitting
- →Improves overall foot biomechanics and comfort
- →Suitable for selected diabetic patients to prevent ulcers
When corns keep recurring despite cornectomy, the answer often lies in the bone underneath. Osteotomy gets to the root mechanical cause — once the prominence is gone, the corn rarely comes back.
— Dr. Abhishek Katha, Consultant General & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon, Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad
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