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Soft Corns
A soft corn forms between the toes when the bony prominence
known to doctors as the "condyle" of the toe rubs against the condyle of the adjacent toe while
walking.
In an attempt to protect the body, nature builds up a layer of
thickened skin ( a soft corn) to cushion the bony prominences. The moisture between the toes keeps
the thickened skin somewhat soft, thus the name "soft corn."
If left untreated, the corns become quite painful. Although
soft corns can form between any two toes, they are most often found between the fourth and fifth
toes. The most common procedure used to correct soft corns at Center for Advanced Foot
Surger is as follows. A small incision is made on the top of each affected toe and, using
a small drill, the condyles are smoothed down so that these prominences will not rub against one
another. It is usually necessary to wear a post-surgical shoe for one week after this procedure is
performed.
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