06/10/2025
A bunionette, also known as a Tailor’s bunion, is a bony prominence that develops on the outside of the foot at the base of the little toe. The name “Tailor’s bunion” originates from the traditional cross-legged sitting position of tailors, which placed pressure on the outer edge of their feet.
Bunionettes typically develop due to a combination of factors, including inherited foot structure, biomechanical abnormalities, and prolonged pressure on the outside of the foot. Wearing tight or ill-fitting footwear can worsen the problem, while changes in foot structure over time and underlying inflammatory or arthritic conditions may also contribute to their formation.
