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Go Feet: Dr. Stuart W. Honick
Don’t Let Bunion Pain Ruin And Limit Your Life
Fix The Root Cause And Get Back On Your Feet Quickly In A Walking Boot
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“It did not take as long as I had anticipated to feel better and to live just as I had, if not better, than before.” - April, Lapiplasty patient
Bunions are more than a bump. A common misconception is simply an overgrowth of bone that can be “shaved off”. In reality, a bunion is a complex, 3D deformity caused by an unstable joint in the middle of the foot which allows the metatarsal bone to drift our of normal alignment.
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Bunions are a progressive disorder and do not go away on their own without surgical correction. Conservative treatments such as bunion pads/splints, toe spacers, orthotics, and wider toe-box shoes can help alleviate pain; but will not fix the problem. However, Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction can effectively treat bunions of all seventies.
Bunions are a 3D problem. While 87% of bunions are 3D problems with abnormal rotation of the metatersal bone, the
Stuart W. Honick, D.P.M., P.T. Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Diplomate American Board of Podiatric Surgery Board Certified In Foot Surgery
4 Arthritis
4 Athlete’s Foot
4 Bunions
4 Diabetic Foot Care 4 Foot & Ankle Injuries 4 Foot Surgeries 4 Fungal Nails 4 Hammertoes 4 Heel Pain 4 MLS Robotic Laser Therapy 4 Nail Problems 4 Neuromas 4 Orthotics 4 Warts
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majority of bunion surgery is only 2D and fails to secure the root case-an unstable joint. When all three-dimensions of a bunion are not addresses, there is 12X likelihood it will recur. That’s why Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction was developed; to give patients a better outcome.
How it works
• Returns entire bone to normal alignment; a 3D correction • Fixes the root cause of the bunion; an unstable joint • You’ll be on your feet in a boot, in many cases, within 2 weeks
What should I expect in terms of recovery?
One Lapiplasty benefit, that our patients consider a “game changer” when it comes to recovery, is the ability to quickly bear weight in a boot. Although timepoints and doctor’s orders vary based on each patient’s specific condition, a typical recovery timeline is detailed below. Be sure to ask your doctor what your particular recovery protocol will look like to align your expectations.
