Tailor's Bunion

A Tailor's Bunion, or Bunionette, is a bony protrusion just below the pinky toe. It derives its name from the bunion because it is the same condition just on the opposite side of the foot. As the little toe pushes in toward the other toes, the bump just below the toe pushes outward. Tailor's Bunions are less common than typical bunions below the big toe.

Symptoms of a Tailor's Bunion:

• Redness and swelling when irritated
• Irritated by tight shoe gear that rubs or pushes on little toe
• Pain and enlargement at the site

Treatments of a Tailor's Bunion:

• All of the treatments of a bunion are the same as a Tailor's bunion
• Padding around the area to offload the pressure
• Wearing shoes with more area in the toebox
• Oral anti-inflammatories (both steroidal and non-steroidal)
• Orthotic devices
• If all other treatments fail, surgical correction is an option