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Is Lapiplasty Right for You?

It is thought by many that by simply shaving off the bone growth, the bunion is fixed, and the problem is solved. It is vital patients understand that this is not solving the problem. The main issue with a bunion lies within the toe joint at the base of the big toe...

Gone are the days of needing a large cast, or having to be off of your feet for weeks, or even months. Using Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction, patients are able to put light weight on their foot, while wearing an orthopedic shoe, as soon as two days after the surgery. After about two to three months, patients are able to return to their normal activities, and even wearing the shoes they love.

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 Does Lapiplasty work for bunion surgery?

A common misconception about a bunion is that it is an overgrowth of bone that can simply be “shaved off”. In reality, bunions are complex deformities caused by an unstable joint that can be painful with each step.

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Frankel FastStep Bunion: Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction

After traditional bunion surgery, one in three patients is dissatisfied with the procedure, and there is a high rate of bunion recurrence. Thankfully, there is an alternative to the pain and long recovery time from traditional bunion surgery.

Why Is Lapiplasty A Better Bunion Surgery?

Lapiplasty focuses on realigning the metatarsal and phalange back into their natural position by correcting all three planes of deformity.

Bunions and the Lapiplasty® Procedure

This traditional procedure does not address the unstable foundation that caused the bunion to form. It also does not address the rotation that is part of the majority of bunions and therefore does not restore normal function of the joint. Studies report a 12x increased risk of recurrence of the bunion compared to Lapiplasty® 3D correction.

Is Lapiplasty Better Than Traditional Bunion Surgery?

The important thing to realize with bunion surgery is that no single procedure is perfect for everyone. A detailed physical examination, a set of weight-bearing X-rays and consideration of a patient’s lifestyle, activity level and functional goals all need to be considered when deciding the best bunion surgery for each individual.

Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction - Nicole's Story

Lapiplasty has improved my life drastically. Simply having a foot that I don’t feel embarrassed to wear sandals, I’m not deformed any longer, and I don’t hurt any more. And it’s just enabled me to get out more, to do more, travel more, enjoy my dogs, my life. I feel awesome today. Life is good.

New procedure treats the root cause of bunion deformity

The Lapiplasty procedure corrects the root cause of bunions — a misaligned toe bone — while dramatically shortening the time patients have to wait to bear weight on the affected foot. The technique is a new approach to a traditional Lapidus bunionectomy. “Contrary to popular belief, bunions are often complex deformities that stem from joint issues in the mid-foot,” Brink said. "The root cause of a bunion is an unstable joint at the base of the foundation of the metatarsal bone."

The Facts on Lapiplasty Bunion Correction Surgery

Lapiplasty has been a much-lauded procedure in the world of podiatry in recent years, and for very good reasons. For many patients, it can address a bunion and the problems it presents more comprehensively than other forms of bunion surgery.