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Tailor’s Bunion Surgery

Tailor’s Bunion Surgery to treat - Fifth Metatarsal Osteotomy

Fifth Metatarsal Osteotomy

A fifth metatarsal osteotomy is often used to treat a Tailor’s Bunion (Bunionette).

An incision will be made around the Bunionette, the exact location will depend on the shape of the bony prominence. Via this single incision, excess bone growth (the Bunionette) is removed, which is followed by a shifting of the head of the bone inwards to decrease the width of the foot. A screw is used to keep the newly positioned bones in place while they heal.

Recovery following surgery will take place over 6-8 weeks, with a complete return to strenuous activity, such as sports, at 3 months. You can return to work between 2 – 6 weeks after the operation, depending on how active your job role is. You can typically return to driving at 6 weeks.

Average cost of Tailors Bunionette surgery in the UK

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The cost of Tailors Bunionette surgery will vary across the UK, depending on a number of factors and the type of procedure that is recommended.

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Tailor’s Bunion: Frequently Asked Questions

Sometimes! Wider shoes, padding, anti-inflammatory meds, and staying off your feet help. Surgery comes into play when the pain won’t go away and it’s limiting what shoes you can wear.
When it’s causing constant pain, your shoe choices are really limited, or it’s getting visibly worse despite trying other options for several months.
We realign the bone in your little toe by making a cut and repositioning it. It’s held in place while it heals. We can do this through a traditional cut or keyhole technique.
Keyhole uses tiny cuts and a camera—quicker healing and less scarring. Open surgery gives direct access—bigger cut but direct visualisation. Both fix the bunion effectively.
Initial recovery is 2-3 weeks, weight-bearing over 4-6 weeks. Back to normal for keyhole at 6-8 weeks, for open surgery 8-12 weeks.
You’ll have some discomfort for 2-3 weeks, but painkillers and ice manage it well. By week 4-6, most people feel significantly better.
On the NHS, it’s free. Privately, expect £3,500-£6,000 depending on the technique. Private insurance might cover it if it’s medically necessary—check your policy.

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