Painful Callus Under the Big Toe Joint (1st MTP Joint) In this video our podiatrist is removing a

Painful Callus Under the Big Toe Joint (1st MTP Joint) In this video our podiatrist is removing a build-up of hard skin (callus) under the joint of the big toe using a #10 scalpel blade. This area—under the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint (PMA1)—takes a lot of pressure when you walk, especially if you spend a lot of time barefoot or wearing thongs or sandals. For this patient, the callus builds up fairly quickly because he’s retired and often goes without supportive footwear. Without support under the arch, the foot tends to load the forefoot more heavily, which leads to thickened skin forming under the big toe joint. So every 6–8 weeks we carefully reduce the callus to keep the area comfortable and prevent it from becoming painful or cracking. What helps long-term: • Moisturising the skin regularly • Wearing supportive footwear • Using arch support in shoes, work boots, or even supportive sandals to shift pressure away from the forefoot and back into the arch where it belongs Supporting the arch helps spread load more evenly across the foot, reducing pressure under the big toe joint and slowing down how quickly the callus returns. If you’re getting painful callus or pressure points under your feet, check your footwear and make sure your feet are getting the support they need. Learn more about supportive footwear here: https://ergonx.com.au #podiatry #callusremoval #footcare #plantarpressure