Tailor's Bunion Correction
Learn more about tailor's bunion (bunionette) care at Wigley Feet Surgical Suite in North Miami Beach.
Overview
What Is Tailor's Bunion Correction?
A tailor's bunion, also called a bunionette, is a painful bony prominence at the base of the little toe, where the fifth metatarsal meets the toe. Like a traditional bunion, it is usually caused by an inherited faulty mechanical structure of the foot and can be aggravated by narrow shoes. It may cause redness, swelling, and pain over the outside of the foot. Many patients improve with conservative care; correction may be considered for eligible patients when symptoms persist.
Patient Education
Watch: Understanding Tailor's Bunion Correction
A short educational video will help explain the condition, who may benefit from treatment, and what patients can expect.
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Printable 2-page handout on Wigley Feet letterhead.
The video content is for general education only and does not replace medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Procedure recommendations depend on examination, imaging, medical history, insurance requirements, procedural risk, and physician judgment.
Who May Benefit?
- Patients with a painful bump at the base of the little toe
- Those with redness, swelling, or shoe irritation over the outside of the foot
- Eligible patients who have not improved with conservative care
When to Seek Care
- A bump on the outside of the foot that is painful or growing
- Recurring redness, swelling, or a callus over the little toe joint
- Pain that limits footwear choices or activity
How Wigley Feet Evaluates This Condition
- Examination of the forefoot and little toe joint
- Weight-bearing x-rays to assess the fifth metatarsal alignment
- Review of symptoms, footwear, and prior treatments
Treatment Options
- Wider footwear, padding, and shoe modifications
- Icing, anti-inflammatory measures, injections, or orthotics when appropriate
- Small-incision or traditional surgical correction for eligible patients
Where Is This Procedure Performed?
Depending on the patient, procedure complexity, anesthesia needs, insurance requirements, and physician judgment, eligible procedures may be performed through one of two coordinated surgical pathways at Wigley Feet.
Wigley Feet Surgical Suite
In-house AAAASF-certified office-based surgical suite.
Select eligible procedures may be performed in our in-house office-based Surgical Suite, keeping consultation, treatment, and follow-up coordinated through Wigley Feet.
Learn morePalmetto Lakes Surgical Center
Joint Commission-accredited outpatient ambulatory surgical center partner in Miami.
Some procedures may be better suited for an outpatient ambulatory surgical center. Through our partnership with Palmetto Lakes Surgical Center, a Joint Commission-accredited ambulatory surgical center in Miami, we can coordinate ASC-based surgical care when appropriate.
Learn moreThe surgical setting is determined after consultation and is based on safety, medical appropriateness, procedure type, anesthesia requirements, insurance requirements, and physician judgment.
What to Expect
- 1A personalized plan based on your exam and imaging
- 2Guidance on footwear, activity, and recovery
- 3Coordinated follow-up through the Wigley Feet team
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about tailor's bunion correction at the Wigley Feet Surgical Suite in North Miami Beach.
Request a Surgical Consultation
To find out whether this procedure is appropriate for you, schedule a consultation with Dr. Stephen Wigley IV and the Wigley Feet care team.
The information on this page is educational and does not replace medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Not every patient is a candidate for office-based surgery or procedures. Final treatment recommendations depend on examination, diagnosis, imaging, medical history, circulation status, anesthesia needs, insurance requirements, procedural risk, and physician judgment. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.