Treatment for Tailor’s Bunion

Bunions are abnormal bone formations that are prevalent on the foot and tailor’s bunions are a variation of the traditional bunion. Tailor’s bunion, also called a bunionette, is a prominence of the fifth metatarsal bone at the base of the little toe. The prominence that characterizes a tailor’s bunion occurs at the metatarsal “head,” located at the far end of the bone where it meets the toe. Uncomfortable and inappropriate footwear are usually the culprits when it comes to aggravating and worsening these bunions, but luckily our podiatrists at Cumberland Foot and Ankle Center can help.

Regardless of the cause, the symptoms of tailor’s bunion are usually aggravated by wearing shoes that are too narrow in the toe, producing constant rubbing and pressure. At Cumberland Foot and Ankle Center, treatment of tailor’s Bunions is fairly simple. Just by using padding and wearing a wider, softer shoe can help the problem. Also, shoes can be spot stretched to make the area of the shoe a bit wider next to wear the tailor’s bunion lies. Another treatment option requires applying Vaseline along with special wrapping which may be worn for a set amount of time.

To learn about tailor's bunion and other conditions we treat, visit www.myhappyfoot.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our podiatrists at Cumberland Foot and Ankle Center in Somerset, KY, call 606-679-2773.