Treating Bunions

 

April 7, 2025 – Dr. Christopher Suykerbuyk from AZ Choice Foot and Ankle in Gilbert, AZ, spoke with a reporter from KTVK’s Your Life Arizona about the misconceptions surrounding bunions and the treatment options available for the condition ahead of National Bunion Day^™.

“Almost 25% of American adults have a bunion,” said Dr. Suykerbuyk¹. “It’s something common that we see in our practice every day.”

While there is a common misconception that bunions are a simple bump at the base of the toe, the reality is that the condition occurs when bones in the mid-foot slide out of alignment, causing the telltale bump². Bunions are often a genetic condition that can worsen because of certain shoes, but they are not caused by wearing high heels^3,4. While conservative measures can be taken to address the bunion, such as toe spacers, wider shoes or orthotics, the only way to treat the condition is with surgery^5,6.

“There are three different things that patients should consider when deciding if they’re ready to have surgery,” Dr. Suykerbuyk said. “If your bunion is painful, alters your walking, or makes it hard to wear shoes, then it’s time to consider surgery.”

Dr. Suykerbuyk explained that Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction® uses innovative titanium plating technology to reliably secure the unstable joint and address the root cause of the bunion^7,8.

“The great thing about the Lapiplasty® Procedure is that you can walk on your treated foot almost immediately in a walking boot,” said Dr. Suykerbuyk. “We usually let patients bear weight in that walking boot somewhere within two weeks of surgery⁹.”

Only a surgeon can tell if the Lapiplasty® Procedure is right for you. Lapiplasty® is a surgical procedure. 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.

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