The Lapiplasty procedure is a modern approach designed to correct bunions at their source, restoring natural foot alignment in three dimensions. Rather than only removing the bump, it realigns the bone and secures it with titanium plates for lasting stability and a reduced risk of the bunion returning.
Lapiplasty uses patented instrumentation to:
Realign in three dimensions
The metatarsal bone is rotated and realigned in all three planes.
Secure with titanium plates
The corrected position is held with plates for lasting stability.
Address the root cause
The unstable joint at the base is corrected, rather than only removing the bump.
Because Lapiplasty stabilizes the joint at its base, patients typically experience less discomfort and a smoother return to activity than with traditional open bunion surgery.
Early healing
Protect the correction
Supportive footwear or bracing as the bone heals.
Rehabilitation
Regain motion
Physical therapy may be recommended as healing progresses.
Long term
Lasting alignment
Most patients return to daily activities with improved comfort and restored alignment.
The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not a replacement for a consultation with a licensed physician.
Lapiplasty is a bunion correction procedure that realigns the metatarsal bone in three dimensions and secures it with titanium plates, addressing the root cause of the bunion rather than just removing the bump.
Traditional bunion surgeries often address only the visible bump, which can leave the root cause untreated and increase the risk of recurrence. Lapiplasty corrects the unstable joint at the base of the bone.
By correcting the deformity in three dimensions and stabilizing the joint at its base, Lapiplasty is designed to improve long-term stability and reduce recurrence risk.
Patients typically experience less discomfort and a smoother return to activity than with traditional open bunion surgery. Supportive footwear, bracing, or physical therapy may be recommended as healing progresses.
If you have bunion pain, swelling, or difficulty finding shoes that fit, and conservative treatments such as orthotics, wider shoes, or padding no longer help, Lapiplasty may be an option.
The titanium plates are designed to stay in place and provide lasting stability. Your surgeon will discuss what to expect.
Both correct the bunion. Your surgeon will recommend the approach that best matches the severity of the deformity and the stability of the joint.
Consult a foot and ankle specialist. Fill out the form on this page or call (321) 499-4646.
Lapiplasty offers:
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Expert, ultra-minimally invasive spine and orthopedic care, close to home.
Ultra-minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques
We specialize in procedures performed through incisions smaller than a dime, sparing muscle and supporting a faster recovery.
Same-day, outpatient procedures
Most patients walk in and return home within hours, rather than facing an overnight hospital stay.
Board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeons
Our team includes early leaders in endoscopic spine surgery.
A complimentary MRI review
Understand your diagnosis and options from a board-certified specialist before committing to any treatment.
Trusted by our community
More than 1,100 patient reviews at a 4.6-star average, and over 50,000 patients treated.
Bunion correction at the root
Lapiplasty addresses the cause of the bunion, not just the bump.
Comprehensive spine and orthopedic care
From injections to advanced procedures, your full continuum of care is handled in one place.
Convenient locations across the Space Coast and Orlando
Care close to home in Melbourne, Orlando (Lake Nona), and Titusville.
