How do I find a doctor for lapiplasty®?
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Is your surgeon performing the lapiplasty® procedure?
Important Announcement to Patients: It has come to our attention that some surgeons are representing that they perform the Lapiplasty® Procedure, but with "alternative instrumentation and implants". Don’t risk your health, ask your surgeon if they are using the Lapiplasty® System manufactured and patented by Treace Medical Concepts.
Do I need a cast for lapiplasty®?
No cast is required; allowing patients to get back to the shoe wear of their choice and activities quickly. The Lapiplasty® Procedure utilizes two low-profile (petite), anatomically-shaped titanium plates to permanently secure the unstable foundation of your corrected bunion.
Does your surgeon perform lapiplasty® 3D bunion correction™?
Don’t risk your health, ask your surgeon if they are using the Lapiplasty® System manufactured and patented by Treace Medical Concepts. If they are not, then they are not performing Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction™.
Is Lapiplasty the best bunion surgery?
Lapiplasty definitely makes the appearance of a bunion much better. After the joint has been corrected, titanium plates are installed to ensure that the joint does not deviate again. Likewise, the fixation placement and materials allow for weight-bearing within a week of surgery.
Is Lapiplasty a good procedure?
Lapiplasty offers a promising surgical treatment option. It involves a less invasive procedure, fewer complications, and a quicker recovery than traditional bunion surgery. It also addresses bunions at their root cause. Contact your Foot and Ankle Surgical Associates to learn more today.
What is the most successful bunion surgery?
Lapiplasty not only is revolutionizing bunion surgery for the surgeon, but also for the patient. The new procedure allows most patients to start bearing weight and walking on the affected foot in two to three days. That's much quicker than after traditional bunion surgery.
How long does it take to fully recover from Lapiplasty?
How long does it take to recover from the Lapiplasty 3D Correction procedure? Typically, patients are walking within a few days after surgery. Most can return to their occupations within days or a couple of weeks wearing a surgical boot. Around six weeks, patients can expect to be back walking in comfortable shoes.
What is the success rate of Lapiplasty?
97.4% of the patients experienced a successful fusion of the joint and for 98.9%, stability of the joint remained solid throughout the study.
Who is not a candidate for Lapiplasty?
You are not a candidate for the Lapiplasty® Procedure if the following applies: Pediatric patient aged less than 12 years of age. Adolescent patients between 12-21 years of age where the implant will cross open growth plates in skeletally immature patients.
Does Medicare pay for Lapiplasty?
Is the Lapiplasty® Procedure covered by insurance ? Yes, good news! Insurance and Medicare typically cover bunionectomy and joint fusion procedures that utilize the Lapiplasty® System when the procedures are medically necessary.
Is a Lapidus bunionectomy the same as Lapiplasty?
Unlike the traditional Lapidus bunionectomy, the Lapiplasty® Procedure would do more by addressing all three-dimensions of the bunion deformity by rotating the patient's entire affected metatarsal bone back into normal alignment instead of just shaving the bone and pushing it over.
Is Lapiplasty FDA approved?
FDA Clears Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction System for Use in Pediatric Patients.
Is Lapiplasty recovery painful?
The post-op recovery process has come a long way in the past 5 years. Pain is minimal after the Lapiplasty 3D Bunionectomy with early weight bearing and return to activity.
Do you need physical therapy after Lapiplasty?
Do I need physical therapy after this procedure? Some patients do, some patients don't. It depends if the great toe joint is stiff after surgery, which in most cases, it is not.
Can bunions come back after Lapiplasty?
Because of this, up to 40-60% of these procedures fail and the bunion returns over time. In order to prevent this, Dr. Suykerbuyk performs the Lapiplasty 3D Bunionectomy, which addresses the bunion at the unstable joint, preventing the bunion from returning in the future.
Why do you need two plates for lapiplasty?
When a player tightly grips the ball with both hands, the ball is held more securely than if only one hand is used. Unlike other surgical approaches, the Lapiplasty® Procedure utilizes two plates for this very reason – “Two plates are better than one”.
What is the new treatment for bunion surgery?
We are offering a 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. Advanced fixation technology is used to secure the correction in place, allowing patients to walk within days of surgery.
How Does Lapiplasty Differ from Other Bunion Surgeries?
There are multiple procedures for addressing a bunion with surgery. However, one similarity among many of these procedures is that they address a three-dimensional problem in a two-dimensional manner.
How Does Lapiplasty Work?
In the Lapiplasty Procedure, the unstable bone is rotated back into its correct standard position. The bones themselves are not cut.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lapiplasty
Do you have questions about this procedure? You may find the answers below. And if you do not, please don’t hesitate to contact us!
Get the Care You Need for Your Bunion!
Whether Lapiplasty, another procedure, or more conservative methods would be the best option for your bunion, the worst thing you can do is stand by and let the condition continue to dictate your comfort! We can get to the root of your condition and help improve your quality of life.