Early results of distal metatarsal osteotomy with K-wire fixation in the treatment of tailor's bunion.

Objective: Tailor's bunion deformity is a lateral side bone and soft tissue prominence of the fifth metatarsal bone. The aim of our study was to assess the clinical and radiographic results of distal metatarsal osteotomies in patients with tailor's bunion deformity.

Methods: This study included 24 feet of 14 patients with tailor's bunion who were treated with distal metatarsal osteotomy of the 5th metatarsal between 2006 and 2009.