Lapiplasty Bunion Surgery Pros and Cons

A bunion is a malformation of the big toe's base joint. In many situations, the cause is unclear. The malformation may cause the foot to rub against the inside of the shoe, resulting in inflammation and pain. Often, proper footwear is all that is required to alleviate discomfort. If proper footwear does not alleviate discomfort, a procedure to rectify the deformity may be considered.

In this condition, your big toe tilts towards your second toe (hallux valgus), which results in a bulge on the side of the big toe at the base. In addition, there is frequently thickening of the skin and tissues surrounding the afflicted joint. Inflammation, swelling, and pain may occur as a result of the thicker skin and tissues.

A malformation of the big toe joint is the root of the problem. Hallux valgus is the term used to describe deformity. The joint acquires a noticeable sideways angle as a result of this abnormality. Because of this abnormality, the bones of the big toe are forced towards the smaller toes.

The skin over the tilted joint then tends to scratch against the inside of shoes, which is not good. This may result in thickening and inflammation of the skin and tissues closely surrounding the afflicted joint.

In most cases, the cause of a hallux valgus deformity is unknown. There may be a hereditary (genetic) propensity for this joint to be weak. The condition can be caused by a joint problem like osteoporosis or rheumatoid arthritis.

A misaligned toe bone is the root cause of bunions. The Lapiplasty procedure fixes this problem and shortens the time people have to wait before they can put weight on their feet again. The technique is a new way to do a Lapidus bunionectomy.

Due to the improved fixation technology used during the process, many patients are able to bear weight on their foot within days of surgery – significantly shorter than the six weeks required following a standard bunionectomy. Additionally, footwear and physical activity are not restricted following a Lapiplasty.

Lapiplasty bunion surgery Pros

• It is undeniable that a bunion looks significantly better after having it surgically treated via this technique. Following correction of the joint, titanium plates are inserted to ensure that it does not deviate again. Weight-bearing is also possible within a week following surgery thanks to the fixation technique and materials.
• Lapiplasty's success rate has indicated that it has the potential to greatly outperform the results of standard bunion surgery. Lapiplasty has a 97.3 percent success rate according to published data.
• Although recurrences are possible, Lapiplasty significantly minimizes the likelihood of recurrence." Due to the improved fixation technology used during the process, many patients are able to bear weight on their foot within days of surgery – significantly shorter than the six weeks required following a standard bunionectomy.
• The Lapiplasty® 3D Bunionectomy results in minimum pain and an early return to normal activity.

Lapiplasty Bunion Surgery Cons

• If any of the following apply to you, you are not a candidate for the Lapiplasty procedure: Pediatric patient under the age of 12 years. 
• There are a lot of things that could go wrong if you get an implant, like infection, pain from the implant, loosening of the implant, and not getting the corrective treatment. Only a surgeon can determine the suitability of Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction for you.