Picture of foot suffering from Tailor’s Bunions.
Tailors bunion (AKA bunionette) is a come foot deformity in which there is a bump on the side of the foot just before the 5th toe which leaves people with a wide foot. This deformity can cause pain from rubbing in she gear or callusing under the 5th metatarsal head. There are conservative and surgical treatment options for this deformity. Conservative options consist of padding up and accommodating the deformity with different toe pads and wider shoe gear. Surgical treatment consists of both soft tissue and bony surgery to correct the deformity. Speak to one of our podiatrists to find out what the best treatment option is for your foot.