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Lapiplasty
Not your grandmothers bunion surgery!
Reliable, Reducible, No Reocurrence- Foot Procedures
- Bunion Treatment
- Lapiplasty
Are Bunions Limiting Your Activities and Lifestyle?
Bunions can be very painful. With each step, 85 % of your entire body weight goes through that bunion. Ouch! A common misconception about a bunion is that it is an overgrowth of bone that can simply be “shaved off”. Bunions are complex deformities caused by an unstable joint and must be fixed at their root with Lapiplasty.
All NEW Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction
Relief is here. Now, there’s a new, patented treatment for bunion correction. Dr. Schoenhaus is offering this exciting, new treatment option which does more than simply remove “the bump”; it addresses your bunion in three dimensions to correct the root of the problem so the bunion does not come back. Advanced fixation technology is used to secure the correction in place, which allows patients to walk within days of surgery. During your consultation with Dr. Gold, he will determine if a Lapiplasty is the best option for you.
What can I expect from the treatment process?
- Step 1 - You will have a consultation with the doctor where an examination is performed and X-rays will be taken on site and reviewed with you. We will ensure the Lapiplasty procedure is right for you.
- Step 2 You are given a personal liaison to coordinate lower care on your with attention to detail and custom service ensuring a smooth process. Your liaison will be the coordinator between the surgical facility, Your insurance and our office.
- Step 3- We will provide everything you need for an easy recovery including ice machines, shower bags, foot elevators, walking boots, etc. We also offer transportation services and home health care coordination, if you need.
Why Lapiplasty®?
While traditional 2D osteotomy surgery merely cuts & shifts the bone to address the cosmetic bump, Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction™ corrects the entire bone in 3D and secures the unstable foundation to get you back on your feet quickly in a walking boot.3,4 The Lapiplasty® Procedure has also shown low recurrence; 97% and 99% maintain 3D correction in 13 and 17 months respectively.3,5Lapiplasty®
3D Bunion Correction
- Returns entire bone to normal alignment; a 3D correction
- Secures the root cause; an unstable joint
- Get back on your feet quickly in a boot; many cases within 2 weeks3,4
Traditional
2D Bunion Surgery
- Unnaturally cuts & shifts bone; only a 2D correction
- Addresses cosmetic “bump” only; not the root cause
- Keep completely off your feet for up to 7-9 weeks6
Within Days
Begin to put some weight on your foot1,2
Next 4-6 Weeks
Walk in a boot and return to daily activities
At 6-8 Weeks
Transition back into comfortable shoes
At 4-6 Months
Resume most activities and return to normal footwear
What Should I Expect In Terms Of Recovery?
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.
Play Video about Patient's testimonial explaining how smooth was the Lapiplasty surgery at Foot, Ankle & Leg Veins Center in Boca Raton, FL.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Below are some questions patients commonly ask and their respective answers:
How long does it take to recover from a Lapiplasty ® Procedure?
Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction allows you to walk 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?
The Lapiplasty® Procedure allows most patients to return to their desired shoes.Can I play sports after the Procedure?
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.Can the bunion procedure be performed as an outpatient procedure & how long does it last?
The procedure is an outpatient procedure and typically will take about an hour. If your doctor is performing any additional procedures at the same time the surgery may take longer.
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