Overlapping Pinky Toes - Foot Problems Message Board

matt78861 · 03-11-2003, 03:17 AM

Hi
I have overlapping pinky toes on both feet, they don't overlap much onto my fourth toes, but they hardly ever touch the ground. Does anyone else have similar toes?

thelittleprincess · 03-12-2003, 11:46 AM

hi matt78861,

it sounds almost bunionettes - similar to bunions, but occuring on the fifth metatarsals (pinky toes). does it hurt? if it's painful, or uncomfortable, i'd suggest getting an opinion from a podiatrist. wearing orthotics may help. in my case, my bunions were hereditary - and since i've had then forever (age 26 now) i could only fix the pain with surgery. my left foot was done on 02/27/03. i will have my right foot done in 1 1/2 to 2 months. you can read more about bunions on the other bunion-related posts. my friend's mon had surgery for her bunionettes - it was a very minor surgery compared to most bunionectomies. she was out of work for only 1 week. i was lucky - with my bunionectomy, i was out of work 2 days plus my usual 2 day weekend - so i went back to work post-op day 4. hope that helps.

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matt78861 · 03-14-2003, 04:12 AM

hi

Thanks for your reply. I don't think i have tailor's bunion - i don't have any bumps on the side of my foot, i think my pinky toes just naturally sit higher than the others and they have overlapped onto the edge of my fourth toe since i was 14 or 15. This doesn't hurt and i have not suffered any pain from my toes.

Matt