Corns and Calluses - Bunions

Calluses are a symptom of various insults to the foot related to friction and pressure. They can start from something as simple as poor shoe gear or socks. Usually they arise from a combination of a particular foot deformity such as bunions, hammertoes, high arched foot, poor shoe gear and poor fitting socks. Removing these "corns" with over the counter products will not resolve the problem. The problem needs to be addressed with a change in the function of the foot with orthotics devices, change in sock wear and shoe gear. Sometimes surgery is the best solution. It is especially important for individuals with diabetes, poor circulation or other disease that causes numbness in the foot to avoid over the counter products and protect their feet with proper orthotics, shoes and socks. We highly recommend diabetics & individuals with poor circulation to have a thorough evaluation by their podiatric physician to prevent loss of their feet. Socks such as Thorlos or Rx comfort socks should be worn to help prevent friction, which can lead to blisters.

Custom functional orthotics
These are the best choice to alter the function and pressure points of the foot to prevent further problems such as ulcers (sores) of the skin caused by increased friction and pressure. These can also be customized to offer protection to the bottom of the foot.

 

 

Apex Anti-shox:
This is a high quality supportive type over the counter insert. It is recommended especially for people with poor circulation or diabetes as they offer excellent cushioning. They do not provide a large amount of foot control.

 

 

 

SPENCO Cross Trainer:
These inserts offer some support as well as cushioning to the foot. They provide comfort and are long lasting. They provide mild control.

 

 

Prothotics Therapeutics:
This is another good insert to provide cushion. This is a good over the counter type of insert for people with poor circulation and or diabetes that need protection for their feet. It does not provide a large amount of foot control.

 

 

All people with diabetes, poor circulation, burning or numbness in their feet or who have had previous ulcers absolutely need to see their foot doctor before and after obtaining any type of foot device including diabetic custom orthotics to prevent injury to their feet that could lead to loss of their feet.