Bunions can be a real pain to deal with on your own. The symptoms of having a bunion can be extremely debilitating, making it hard to walk or get yourself from one place to another. The good news is that some treatment options for you can help fix your bunion. With the correct approach, your bunion problem can be a thing of the past. A lapiplasty is an approach that many people are using to treat their bunion issues. Let’s take a closer look at what exactly a lapiplasty is, and how it can help you say goodbye to bunion pain. 

Causes of a Bunion

• Abnormal alignment in the bones of your feet 
• Wearing high heels or narrow shoes 
• Standing for long periods 

Symptoms of a Bunion? 

• Big bump that is on the outside of the big toe 
• Redness and swelling that is around the big toe
• Corns and calluses at the rubbing site of the big toe and second toe 
• Limited movement of the big toe 

What Is a Lapiplasty? 

People often have the misconception that bunions can be fixed just by shaving off the bone because they think it’s an overgrowth. In reality, there are deeper issues at hand that are creating the problems that you are experiencing. In the past, bunion surgery has been approaching the problem on a 2-dimensional plane, when the problem that needs to be addressed is 3-dimensional. This is where Lapiplasty comes into play. With LapiplastyⓇ 3d Bunion Correction, instead of doing what traditional bunion surgeries do, which is cut the bone in half and shift it over, Lapiplasty rotates the entire backbone of the foot to fix the anatomical deformity that is causing the bunions to form. By doing this, the chances of your bunions returning are minimal. 

Fix Your Bunion With Us 

If you are having trouble with bunions, Bone & Joint Specialists Orthopedic & Spine Center is the place to go. With 4 locations in Indiana, we provide extensive access to our doctors who can provide you with world-class service. Working with us means that you are working with the best. Contact us today at 219.795.3360 or visit us online at www.orthopedicdoctors.com to schedule your consultation.