Bunion surgery continues to be the most common foot surgery United States. Tens of thousands are performed annually. The vast majority of these are performed in an outpatient setting less than a couple hours. A large percentage of these patients can begin weightbearing shortly after the procedure.
Currently there is a lot of literature around the Lapiplasty which is the device to help improve bunion correction. The idea behind the device is a 3 plane correction of the bunion this been utilized for over 6 years and on over 35,000 patients. Lateral last he device helps to correct, cut, compress and fixate the bunion procedure.
First component of the laminoplasty is correct. The device is utilized to correct the bunion in all 3 cardinal planes by allowing and alignment correction or making any cuts in the bone. A second component for contact performed via sisal J which allows an average cut between 2.4 and 3.1 mm average shortening. Third component or compresses utilized to achieve compression of the joint while maintaining the 3-D correction. The fourth and final fixate is plate system that has been biomechanically tested for multiple complaints stability and rapid return to weightbearing.
I have had experience using the lapiplasty system. The Lapidus bunionectomy remains one of my most commonly performed surgical procedures. It has great power of correction for large bunion deformities and patients with significant instability. If you currently are experiencing bunion pain and are interested in the laminoplasty I am happy to help.
Sincerely,
Board-certified American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Board-certified American College of Podiatric Medicine
