ELECTROSURGERY
What is Electrosurgery?
Electrosurgery involves the excision of verrucas or corns on the foot. You may need to undergo surgery when you have not responded to conservative methods of treatment.
What happens during the surgery?
Electrosurgery involves holding a small probe which gives out an electric current against your corn or verruca causing it to dry out (dessicate). The dry tissue is then easily removed with a scalpel. By carrying out this treatment, more of the corn or verruca can be removed than it would be with a standard treatment. A small wound below the corn or verruca is created, which normally heals within a few weeks.
Electrosurgery is performed under local anaesthetic. Injections are given around your ankle or in your foot to numb the skin and deeper nerves around the corn or verruca site. You will be awake during the electrosurgery but will not be able to see the procedure or feel any pain, apart from the injections.
Once your foot is numb, the electrosurgery will be performed. Following the procedure, a dressing will be applied to your foot.
The electrosurgery normally takes approximately 60 to 90 minutes.
What are the benefits of electrosurgery?
The benefits include removing the corn or verruca on your foot to:
relieve pain
try and prevent the problem recurring (happening again).
