Conservative treatment includes using anti-inflammatory oral medications or an injection of medication and local anesthetic to reduce this swelling. The podiatrist may request x-rays but in most cases you can diagnose the condition by a visual examination. The podiatrist may remove any corns or calluses that develop due to the tailor's bunion. It is common to have a corn on the outer aspect of the tailor's bunion due to friction pressure. Tailors pain relief: our tailors bunion corrector is designed to protect the little toe. it's a good way to reduce and prevents the chance of tailor's bunions, hammer toe, overlapping toes, corns, blisters and cramping Wearing toe separators or bunion spacers while sleeping may help halt the progression of a bunion or bunionette over time. Surgery PERFECT BUNIONETTE PAD FOR MEN & WOMEN: It’s true! These little toe protectors provide relief and toe straightening for every foot! They’re stretchy enough for men and women, and discrete enough to insert into any shoe. Our correctors provide gentle cushioning, protecting the pinky toe and foot all day long. Wear them with heels, work boots, or both! Doing exercises to stretch and strengthen the foot and calf each day may help reduce pressure on the bunion by encouraging the foot to walk correctly. Change of shoes

Steel III, M.W. Johnson K.A. DeWitz M.A. Ilstrup D.M. Radiographic measurements of the normal adult foot. Foot Ankle. 1980; 1: 151-158 At the Foot and Ankle Center, we always try the most conservative treatment options first with the goal of rapid pain relief. We typically recommend orthotics and changes in your shoe choices before considering surgery. Orthotics for Tailors Bunions Shoe insoles made to support the arches of the feet may reduce pressure on the bunionette. An orthopedic surgeon or a podiatrist can help the person decide how much arch support they need. Cushioning Schoenhaus K.H. Rotman S. Meshon A. A review of normal metatarsal angles. J Am Podiatr Assoc. 1973; 63: 88-95Surgery is often considered when pain continues despite the above approaches. In selecting the procedure or combination of procedures for your case, the foot and ankle surgeon will take into consideration the extent of your deformity based on the x-ray findings, your age, your activity level and other factors. The length of the recovery period will vary, depending on the procedure or procedures performed. Why choose a foot and ankle surgeon?

Lui, T. H. (2014, November–December). Percutaneous osteotomy of the fifth metatarsal for symptomatic bunionette [Abstract]. The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, 53(6), 747–752Shi, Glenn Guangyu MD; Humayun, Ammar MD; Whalen, Joseph L. MD, PhD; Kitaoka, Harold B. MD Management of Bunionette Deformity, Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: October 1, 2018 – Volume 26 – Issue 19 – p e396-e404 Use an arch support in your shoes with the goal to transfer pressure off of the Tailor’s bunion. For athletic shoes and other full size shoes , one of the best arch support we have found for this purpose is the FootChair Orthotic with Adjustable Arch Height. Fallat L.M. Pathology of the fifty ray, including the tailor’s bunion deformity. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 1990; 7: 689-715

Call 206.344.3808 or use our Patient Portal to schedule an appointment if you need or would like immediate relief. Home Treatment for Tailor’s Bunion Treatment for tailor’s bunion typically begins with nonsurgical therapies. Your foot and ankle surgeon may select one or more of the following: No fixing devices like pins and plates are used in our unique surgical procedure and instead the bones are left to heal naturally. This allows the foot to heal according to the patient’s load-bearing needs and not to a pre-set standard that may not be right for the patient which can cause discomfort and difficulty walking post-procedure. Ceccarini P, Rinonapoli G, Nardi A, Bisaccia M, Di Giacomo LM, Caraffa A. Bunionette. Foot Ankle Spec. 2017 Apr;10(2):157-161. doi: 10.1177/1938640016679696. Epub 2016 Nov 30. PMID: 27903926.

Kitaoka H.B. Leventen E. Medial displacement metatarsal osteotomy for the treatment of painful bunionette. Clin Orthop. 1989; 243: 172-179 The best method of treatment to fix a bunionette or tailor’s bunion is surgery. Our minimally invasive procedure is a great option for those who do not want the downtime and lengthy recovery period associated with traditional bunion surgery. Find a shoe store with well trained and experienced shoe fitters. Our shoe list includes many in the Seattle area. A good shoe fitter will help you find the best shoes for your feet and can usually modify the shoe to fit better over the Tailor’s bunion. If you don’t have a good shoe store nearby, these Orthofeet Shoes for Women and Orthofeet Shoes for Menwork great for Tailor’s bunions as they have extra room in the toe box and are easy to stretch. Both casual and athletic options are available. Also see the Keen shoes listed above.

Some over-the-counter NSAIDs may help reduce pain and swelling, such as naproxen (Aleve) or ibuprofen (Advil). Increasing strength and flexibility Foot and ankle surgeons are the leading experts in foot and ankle care today. As doctors of podiatric medicine – also known as podiatrists, DPMs or occasionally “foot and ankle doctors”– they are the board-certified surgical specialists of the podiatric profession. Foot and ankle surgeons have more education and training specific to the foot and ankle than any other healthcare provider. Shrum D.G. Sprandel D.C. Marshall H. Triplanar closing base wedge osteotomy for tailor’s bunion. J Am Podiatr Assoc. 1989; 79: 124-127SOFT GEL PINKY TOE PROTECTION: Our bunion cushions are made from a soft, flexible gel, designed to stay comfortable on the pinky toe, even after all-day wear. Easy to clean, and durable for multiple uses. If you’re looking for our gentlest, most comfortable bunion pads, these are the choice for you. Regardless of the cause, the symptoms of a tailor’s bunion are usually aggravated by wearing shoes that are too narrow in the toe, producing constant rubbing and pressure. Symptomsof Tailor's Bunion (Bunionette)