Bunions can be an excruciating and frustrating condition, causing pain, discomfort, and difficulty in wearing shoes or engaging in daily activities. For many years, traditional bunion surgeries offered relief but often resulted in a lengthy recovery period and a risk of recurrence. However, recent advancements in medical technology have introduced an innovative procedure called Lapiplasty, which has revolutionized the treatment of bunions.
With the assistance of 3D technology, doctors can rotate and shift your joint back into its natural position without having to cut or shave down the bone like traditional bunion surgery.
Lapiplasty is transforming lives due to these incredible benefits:
- Quick Recovery: Lapiplasty is an outpatient procedure with a minimally invasive approach, allowing patients to experience a quicker return to their normal activities. Many individuals are able to walk with the support of a boot within days, rather than weeks or months.1
- Stability and Functionality: By realigning the bones and restoring the anatomical structure of the foot, patients improve with balance, greater walking capability, and a more natural foot function. This not only alleviates pain but also enhances overall mobility.
- Reduced Complications: Overcorrection, nerve damage, and joint stiffness are just a few complications that can arise with traditional bunion surgery. With a 3 dimensional approach, advanced imaging guides the surgeon to ensure accurate correction. Patients benefit from a safer and more predictable outcome.
- Long-Term Satisfaction: Satisfaction rates of Lapiplasty are impressive, with many patients able to resume their desired activities without limits after the healing process. With keeping the natural structure of the bones and joints, the chance of bunion recurrence is low to none.
Lapiplasty has emerged as a game changer in the field of bunion correction. If you are suffering from a bunion and exploring your treatment options, look no further than the experienced Dr. Walters at Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center. Say goodbye to bunion-related pain once and for all.
Dr. Jeremy Walters is board-certified in foot surgery with abilities ranging from treating sports medicine and orthopedic injuries and fractures to the management of non-surgical conditions. Dr. Walters has a passion for caring for each of his patients on an individual basis at Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center with offices in Suffolk, Harbour View, and Chesapeake, Virginia.
1 https://www.lapiplasty.com/lapiplasty-3d-bunion-correction/about-lapiplasty/
