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Do tailor bunions go away? mine isn't that big yet but it hurts soo bad. can someone help?

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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. 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 different procedures to choose from to correct your foot. If you would rather, cortisone injections to the joint or orthotics can improve symptoms.

Answered 11/8/2018

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They don't go away.: Tailor's bunions are bony deformities that can be treated conservatively, but can only be "cured" surgically. Orthotics, either otc or custom, can help. Wider shoes and padding also help. Pain is often due to inflammation and can be treated with ice, nsaids or steroid injections.

Answered 3/13/2015

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Symptoms may improve: The swelling and pain may improve. The bony deformity will not improve in its own.

Answered 7/27/2015

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Tailors bunion: Because this is a boney deformity only surgery can make it go away. Orthotics will help , but not make what is there regress or go away. See your podiatrist for assistance.

Answered 1/3/2014

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