PAINFUL BUNIONS?
There's A New, Patented Treatment Option
Fix the Root Cause. Get Back On Your Feet Quickly.
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Are Bunions Limiting Your Activities and Lifestyle?
Bunions can be very painful. With each step, your entire body weight rests on that bunion. Ouch! 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.
How It Works
See why Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction differs from TRADITIONAL 2D surgery
The innovative Lapiplasty® Three-Dimensional Bunion Correction procedure enables a precision realignment of the 3D anatomy, utilizes advanced fixation designed to permanently correct the unstable foundation (the root cause of the bunion), and allows the patient get back on their feet quickly.
Why Was Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction Developed?
For 87% of people with bunions, traditional surgery has failed to get to the true source of the problem – a 3-dimensional deformity caused by an unstable joint.
This is why many people who have had traditional surgery have had their bunions return.
In fact, 1 in 3 patients have been left dissatisfied with their surgical outcome in the past and up to 70% of those treated have had their bunion return.
Traditional Approaches To Bunion Correction Have Been Ineffective
Traditional Surgery Is A 2D Solution
For A 3D Problem
Traditional bunion surgery has been limited to an incomplete, two-dimensional (2D) approach to correction; cutting the bone in half and pushing the top part over to reduce the appearance of the bump. This 2D "cut and shift" approach primarily addresses the bunion's symptoms, not the root cause – the unstable foundational joint – leaving the bunion significantly more likely to come back to some degree.
Traditional 2D Surgery
Like trying to fix The Leaning Tower of Pisa by cutting it and shifting it.
How Does Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction™ Work?
Instead of cutting the bone in half and shifting the top part over, the patented Lapiplasty® Procedure uses specially-designed instrumentation to rotate the entire deviated bone back into its normal anatomical position, naturally straightening your toe; removing the "bump" and associated pain. Innovative titanium plating technology permanently secures the unstable foundation, the root of your bunion problem.
Most patients are able to walk within days of surgery. No cast is required; allowing patients to get back to the shoe wear of their choice and activities quickly.
Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction™
Like addressing the unstable foundation (root cause) of The Leaning Tower of Pisa by rotating it back into position and permanently securing it.
What Does A Correction Look Like On X-Ray?
Normal foot
Traditional 2D Surgery
"Cut & Shift" approach leaves an unstable joint
Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction™
Alignment is restored & unstable joint is permanently secured
Lapiplasty® Patented Titanium Plating Technology — Enabling Early Weight Bearing
The Lapiplasty® Procedure utilizes two low-profile (petite), anatomically-shaped titanium plates to permanently secure the unstable foundation of your corrected bunion. This provides buttressing on multiple planes and allows you to walk within days of surgery.1 Think of this in terms of how a basketball player might hold a basketball. When a player tightly grips the ball with both hands, the ball is held more securely than if only one hand is used.
Unlike other surgical approaches, the Lapiplasty® Procedure utilizes two plates for this very reason – "Two plates are better than one".
What Should I Expect In Terms Of Recovery?
The patented titanium plating technology used with the Lapiplasty® Procedure enables patients to bear weight on their foot early.1 The ability to do so can dramatically improve your recovery process, allowing you to walk up to 6-8 weeks earlier than with the more traditional Lapidus approach (which was previously the only option for addressing the unstable joint). Being able to walk in a surgical boot, as opposed to being completely non-weight bearing (in a cast with scooter or crutches) for 6-8 weeks, means that you will be getting back to a better quality of life faster; may return to most occupations more quickly; and will be less inconvenienced by bunion surgery.
Recovery Comparison: Expectations
Hear What Patients Are Saying About Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction
Below are quotes from actual Lapiplasty® patients. As with any medical treatment, individual results may vary. These results are specific to these individuals only.
Tiffany
from West Virgina
I have had two surgeries. This time was so much easier than the first time. I had very little pain and I could walk almost right away!
Amanda
from Illinois
My sister and I both had bunion surgery at the same time, but she can’t understand why I can wear my heels with no problem and how I recovered so fast.
Carrie
from Colorado
My husband and I both felt my foot looked so much better after my Lapiplasty® surgery.
Much better than expected.
Patient Testimonial Video - Laura
Laura is a physical therapy assistant in Jefferson City, who is a hiker and runner with a love of the outdoors. After dealing with the pain and discomfort of her bunions for years, she opted for the Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction™ procedure. Watch Laura's story.
Patient Testimonial Video - Nicole
Nicole worked in the floral industry for many years and maintains a passion for traveling and staying active. After enduring the pain and discomfort of her bunions for over 30 years, she chose to have the Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction™ procedure. Watch Nicole's story.
Patient Testimonial Video - Tom
Tom was worried that bunion pain would curtail his ability to be active; maybe for the rest of his life. As he researched treatment options, he learned that many patients were unhappy with traditional approaches to bunion correction; and that several had experienced recurrence. As an engineer, when he stumbled onto the Lapiplasty® Procedure information online, it just made good common sense to him. Hear Tom’s unique perspective now.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some questions patients commonly ask and their respective answers:
How long does it take to recover from a Lapiplasty® Procedure?
A: Patients are typically walking within days of surgery. Patients can return to most occupations within days to a couple of weeks, wearing a surgical boot. Within six weeks, you can expect to be walking in comfortable shoes such as tennis shoes, however you should not plan on any high-impact activities for 3-4 months. Short shopping trips and leisurely strolls are examples of the types of activities that should be fine at this point. Around the 4-month mark post-op, you should be able to return to most activities and most shoe wear.
Can I wear fashionable shoes again?
A: The Lapiplasty® Procedure allows most patients to return to their desired shoes. Of course, some fashionable shoes can be painful (even with a normal foot!), so results can vary from person to person and shoe to shoe.
Can I play sports after the Lapiplasty® Procedure?
A: Yes, there are no permanent activity limitations after the Lapiplasty® Procedure. Most patients are able to return to most activities after the bones have completely healed at approximately 4 months.9
Can the Lapiplasty® Procedure be performed on someone who has previously had traditional surgery?
A: Yes, the Lapiplasty® Procedure is an option that can be utilized by your doctor when a revision is required. Even if previously treated, patients can experience the same benefits from Lapiplasty®– with a permanently secured foundational joint this time around.
I’ve heard the term "reproducible" used when describing the Lapiplasty® Procedure. What does that mean?
A: "Reproducible" means that a procedure is easily repeatable with expected results. The Lapiplasty® Procedure utilizes precision, patented instrumentation designed to take the guesswork and "eyeballing" out of bunion surgery; helping ensure your surgeon can get reliable results over and over.
Can the Lapiplasty® Procedure be performed as an outpatient procedure & how long does it last?
A: Yes, Lapiplasty®surgeries are performed as outpatient procedures. Typically, the surgery will last just under an hour. If your doctor is performing any additional procedures at the same time, the surgery may take longer.
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