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Bunionette

Definition

 

Painful prominence of lateral eminence of 5th metatarsal head 

 

Coughlin Classification 

 

Type I deformity 

- prominent lateral condyle 5th metatarsal head

- lateral condylectomy

 

Type II deformity 

- lateral bowing of 5th metatarsal

- chevron osteotomy