Tailor's Bunion Treatment Guidelines Handout

Tailor’s bunion, also known as tailors bunion or bunionette, is a foot deformity characterized by a bony prominence on the outer side of the fifth metatarsal head, near the base of the little toe. It causes pain and discomfort, especially when wearing tight or narrow shoes. The condition is named "tailor's bunion" because it was commonly seen in tailors who sat cross-legged, putting pressure on the outside of their feet.

Common symptoms of tailor’s bunion include pain, swelling, and redness around the bony prominence. The pain typically worsens with prolonged walking or standing and when wearing tight shoes. Symptoms can also include a burning sensation and callus formation over the affected area.

Tailor’s bunion can be treated through conservative measures such as footwear modifications, wearing a silicone bunion pad, orthotics, medication, and physical therapy. If these methods fail, surgical options like osteotomy, exostectomy, and soft tissue realignment may be considered.