Forefoot

Bunionette (Tailor's Bunion)

A bunionette is a bony prominence on the outside of the foot at the base of the small toe — essentially a bunion on the opposite side of the foot.

Medically reviewed by Michael G. Lyons, DPM — Board-Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon

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Common symptoms

Common causes

Conservative treatment

When surgery is considered

Surgery is offered when conservative measures fail and pain limits shoe wear.

Surgical procedures we perform

Bunionette correction realigns the fifth metatarsal to remove the painful bony prominence on the outside of the foot.

Recovery

Most patients are in a surgical shoe for 4–6 weeks with return to regular shoes by 6–10 weeks.

Is a bunionette the same as a bunion?

It's the same type of problem — a bony prominence at a metatarsal head — but on the outside of the foot at the small toe.

Tell us about your bunionette (tailor's bunion) — our team will follow up to schedule.

Call Foot Health Centers to schedule your visit in Hernando or Southaven.