How do you fix a Bunionette - Tailor's Bunion?

How do you fix a Bunionette - Tailor's Bunion?

Like the classic bunion the bunionette is a prominent edge of bone - more specifically the fifth metatarsal head. And since the pressure or callus that is formed from the pressure creates foot pain by pressing on the nerves in this area, treatment on the conservative level starts with larger or better shoes with softer material on the outside. Although you don't need to see the podiatrist for this information, there are other non surgical treatments besides padding (Dr Scholls silicon, mole skin, etc.) like callus debridement and cortisone injections.

As for a permanent 'fix' - surgery is quite simple and the majority of these deformities can be a simple removal of the prominent or sharp edge of bone. This can be performed by a trained foot surgeon at an out patient surgical facility using a very light anesthesia. The more serious deformities are usually inherited and can involve an osteotomy or bone cut to move the head of the fifth metatarsal into a more normal anatomical position. The post operative period for the simple procedure involves partial to full weight bearing and back into shoes after sutures are removed 2-3 weeks. The osteotomy will take up to 6-8 weeks to be healed and like most surgical fractures, non weight bearing for 4-6 weeks.