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\t\t\t\t\t\tTraditional 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 \u2013 the unstable foundational joint \u2013 leaving the bunion significantly more likely to come back to some degree.3<\/sup><\/pee> <\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n
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How Does Lapiplasty\u00ae<\/sup> 3D Bunion Correction\u2122<\/sup> Work?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tInstead of cutting the bone in half and shifting the top part over, the patented Lapiplasty\u00ae<\/sup> 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 technology5,6<\/sup> permanently secures the unstable foundation, the root of your bunion problem. Most patients are able to walk within days of surgery.1<\/sup> No cast is required; allowing patients to get back to the shoe wear of their choice and activities quickly.1<\/sup><\/pee> \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n
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\t<\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n<\/td>\n <\/p>\n | Normal Foot<\/strong><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/p>\n | \t<\/p>\n<\/td>\n <\/p>\n | Traditional 2D Surgery<\/strong>“Cut & Shift” approach leaves an unstable joint<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/p>\n | \t<\/p>\n<\/td>\n <\/p>\n | Lapiplasty\u00ae<\/sup> 3D Bunion Correction\u2122<\/sup><\/strong>Alignment is restored & unstable joint is permanently secured <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/p>\n Lapiplasty\u00ae<\/sup> Patented Titanium Plating Technology \u2014 Enabling Early Weight Bearing<\/h3>\n The Lapiplasty\u00ae<\/sup> 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<\/sup> 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.<\/pee>\t\t\t\t\t\tUnlike other surgical approaches, the Lapiplasty\u00ae<\/sup> Procedure utilizes two plates for this very reason \u2013 “Two plates are better than one”.7<\/sup><\/pee>\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n What Should I Expect In Terms Of Recovery?<\/h3>\n The patented titanium plating technology used with the Lapiplasty\u00ae<\/sup> Procedure enables patients to bear weight on their foot early.1<\/sup> 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).<\/pee> 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.8<\/sup><\/pee> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n Recovery Comparison: Expectations<\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \t <\/p>\n | | |