Got Bunions? Get Lapiplasty
3D Bunion Correction - Fixes the root cause (an unstable joint)
Provides a 3D fix for a 3D problem. Get back on your feet quickly in a walking boot.
Are Bunions Limiting Your Activities and Lifestyle?
Bunions can be very painful. With each step your entire body weight rests on that bunion. Ouch! Conservative treatment options can help alleviate pain but will not fix the problem because bunions are a progressive disorder that will not go away on their own without surgical correction.
Bunions Are More Than a Bump
A common misconception is that a bunion is simply a bump that can be “shaved off.” But, bunions are more than a bump—they are complex 3D problems caused by an unstable joint in the middle of the foot. While most bunion surgeries are only 2D and fail to address the root cause, Lapiplasty provides a 3D correction and secures the unstable joint.
How Does Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction Work?
While traditional 2D osteotomy surgery cuts and shifts the bone to address the cosmetic bump, Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction does more — it corrects the entire bone in 3D and secures the unstable foundation to get you back on your feet typically within 3-10 days in a walking boot. The procedure has also shown low recurrence, with 97% and 99% maintaining 3D correction in 13 and 17 months respectively.
Comparison: 2D vs. 3D Correction
- 2D correction: Unnaturally cuts/shifts bone; only aligns the bump, not the root cause.
- 3D correction: Secures the root cause and addresses the entire bone structure.
Get Back on Your Feet Quickly
Recovery from Lapiplasty varies but typically includes:
- At 4-6 months: Resume most activities and return to normal footwear.
- Within two weeks: Walking in a boot and returning to daily activities.
- Next 4-6 weeks: Transition back into comfortable shoes.
- At 6-8 weeks: Return to sports/activities and see the results.
Lapiplasty Before & After Results
See the transformation with real patient results. Click to slide through before and after images showing the positive effects of Lapiplasty.
Changing Bunion Correction for Good
The positive effect of Lapiplasty:
- 97% of patients maintained their 3D bunion correction.
- Most patients began bearing weight on their operative foot in a boot within 13 months.
Real People, Real Stories
Hear what patients are saying about Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction:
"Five months after surgery, I ran my first 10K; ten months later, I was back to doing half marathons." — April
"I was most surprised that I was able to walk so soon and put pressure on my foot again without much pain." — Laura
"I can walk and do activities again, and the pain is gone." — Tom
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Lapiplasty procedure covered by insurance?
- Can the procedure be performed as an outpatient, and how long does it last?
- Can I wear my choice of footwear again?
- When can I return to sports/activities?
- Can the procedure be performed on someone who had prior traditional surgery?
Learn More
For more information and resources, visit Lapiplasty.com.
Risks and References
Potential risks include infection, pain, implant loosening, and loss of correction due to improper bone healing. For detailed risk information, see the patient risk document.
References are provided for medical data and studies supporting Lapiplasty.
Note: Only a surgeon can tell if Lapiplasty is right for you. Results may vary.
