How to keep your feet healthy and safe in the summer

July 9, 2025 – Dr. Matthew Villani, a foot and ankle surgeon with AdventHealth Medical Group, recently spoke with FOX 35’s Good Day Orlando about maintaining foot and ankle health during the summer. He also discussed the surgical treatments available for several conditions that can help individuals recover and get back on their feet.

“For the last 10-15 years, foot and ankle surgeons have tried to make progress and get people moving as quickly as we can,” said Dr. Villani. “Now we’re doing more minimally invasive surgeries, where we can make smaller incisions that allow people to heal quicker and get people walking more rapidly.”

Dr. Villani noted that one of the conditions he commonly treats is bunions, which are caused by an unstable joint in the middle of the foot that allows the bones in the toe to drift out of alignment. He often addresses this condition with a procedure called Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction®, which corrects the problem at its root cause, allowing for a quick recovery for many individuals^1,2,3,4.

Only a surgeon can tell if the Lapiplasty® Procedure is right for you. This experience is unique and specific to this patient only. Individual results may vary depending on age, weight, health, and other variables. There are risks and recovery takes time. For more information about recovery from the Lapiplasty® Procedure, see the recovery information and discuss the post-surgery recovery process with your doctor. Risks include infection, pain, implant loosening and loss of correction with improper bone healing. For more information on benefits, risks and recovery, visit Lapiplasty.com.

Reference Link: https://www.fox35orlando.com/video/1671937