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May 2, 2025 – Dr. Krista Howard, a podiatrist with The Foot & Ankle Group in Fort Myers, FL, and her patient, Debbie Delight Parman, recently spoke with WINK News in recognition of National Bunion Day™. Debbie shared her experience living with bunions, while Dr. Howard explained the causes of the condition and how Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction® has helped patients like Debbie get back on their feet quickly.
Dr. Howard shared that there are many misconceptions surrounding bunions. “Sometimes people mistake it as it’s a calcium deposit or a growth of the bone,” said Dr. Howard. “It actually is a deformity at the metatarsal cuneiform joint.”
Dr. Howard’s patient, Debbie, shared that she struggled with bunions for 12 to 15 years, but was initially hesitant about undergoing a procedure to correct them. “I’ve experienced a lot of pain buying shoes,” said Debbie. “After two weeks, they hurt so bad that you can’t wear them.”
After connecting with Dr. Howard, Debbie learned about the Lapiplasty® Procedure, which uses patented tools to rotate the bone into its normal position and allows surgeons to secure the joint with titanium hardware1,2.
“The instrumentation delivers reproducible results,” said Dr. Howard3.”I try to get patients walking within about two weeks after surgery4.”
Six weeks after her surgery, Debbie was pleased about her recovery process, noting that the Lapiplasty® Procedure has helped her enjoy her life now without the stress of bunion pain.
Lapiplasty® is a surgical procedure. This experience is unique and specific to this patient only. Individual results vary, there are risks, and recovery takes time. 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.