It’s surprising how many patients have corns on their feet and visit a BioPed Chiropodist only after years of pain, not knowing sooner that there was treatment available for their condition. When they arrive, the questions they have are almost always so what is the difference between a corn and a callus? Can it be permanently removed? Is treatment painful?
Corns and calluses are common skin lesions that occur in the feet, resulting from pressure and/or friction. Fortunately, foot orthotics can be an effective option to prevent and treat these issues. Let’s explore how corns and calluses are caused, how to distinguish between them, and how orthotics can play a key role in relieving discomfort and lessening the chance of recurrence.
Why is it that we often lose weight where no one notices? For example, in our feet! Did you know that as we age, the fat pad under our feet that cushions our heels and balls of our feet wears thin? Foot experts refer to this as fat pad atrophy.
Chiropodists are Medical Footcare Clinicians who can prescribe oral and topical medications and can perform soft tissue surgical procedures and injections into the feet. Let’s learn how a Chiropodist can help you today!
