A Tailor’s bunion, also known as bunionette, is similar to a bunion but occurs on the outside of the little toe.
A Tailor’s bunion, also known as bunionette, is similar to a bunion but occurs on the outside of the little toe. A painful bump arises on the outer edge of the foot at the base of the fifth toe. This toe may eventually turn inwards towards the fourth toe.
Pain and a callusAn area of thickened skin. may also develop below the base of the fifth toe.
Weight-bearingFoot on the ground taking the weight of the body. X-rays of the foot are used to confirm the diagnosis.
Tailor’s Bunion Treatment
Treatment for this deformity is similar to that of a bunion : wearing a splint, taking pain medication, changing shoes, etc. If these measures fail, surgery should be considered. The surgery is usually performed “percutaneously”, that is, through tiny incisions. The procedure and recovery process are the same as those used to treat bunions.