coughlin proximal osteotomy

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