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I have a bunion near my little toe and it hurts. how about surgery?

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Tailer bunion: This what they call tailor bunion, if it bother you the surgery will help.

Answered 12/26/2022

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Dr. Angelo Mitsos answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Bunionette Surgery: Surgery is very effective in correcting a tailor's bunion, bunionette. Not only is a portion of the 5th metatarsal head enlargement removed, more importantly, the 5th metatarsal can be realigned in a proper position in order to the make the foot narrower.

Answered 4/24/2015

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Tailor's bunion: Sounds like you have a tailor's bunion. This is a structural deformity. Wider, supportive shoes can help, but surgical correction may be needed. This procedure is usually performed on an outpatient basis. See your foot surgeon. Dr l.

Answered 4/24/2016

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Dr. Libby Putnam answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Surgery, inserts.: Unfortunately, there are no braces or exercises to get rid of a tailor's bunion (by your pinky). If you elect to have surgery, there are several ways your surgeon could go about it. Depending on the angle of your bones (you'll need an x-ray), there are many procedures to choose from to correct your foot. If you would rather, cortisone injections to the joint or orthotics can improve symptoms.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Tailors Bunion: Sounds like a tailors bunion if just below little toe. Like a regular bunion there are many ways of fixing it so x-rays will be needed and your surgeon will determine what is right for you. If its not painful leave it alone.

Answered 6/11/2013

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