WAVY’s “Hampton Roads Show”

 

February 4, 2022—Dr. Blake Moore from Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists joined WAVY’s “Hampton Roads Show” in a sponsored segment to discuss what bunion deformities are, what causes them to form and the options available for managing and treating them, including Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction^™.

Dr. Moore explained that bunions result from an unstable joint in the midfoot, despite the common misbelief that they come from wearing tight or uncomfortable shoes. This instability causes a deviation of the big toe, which results in a bump on the side of the foot.¹

“Surgery is a great option for correcting bunions,” said Dr. Moore. “A long time ago, we would just shave off the bump. That was based on a misconception that the bump was where the problem was, but the issue is more proximal; it’s in the midfoot where there’s an unstable joint. The Lapiplasty® system corrects that by correcting the problem at the root cause.”¹

“Lapiplasty® is a 3D correction technique with patented titanium plates across the midfoot to straighten the toe at the source of the problem,” explains Dr. Moore.… “It’s a correction technique that can be used for a lot of different types of bunions.” ²

With Lapiplasty®, patients can typically begin to bear weight within one or two weeks after surgery while wearing a surgical walking boot. ³

As with any medical treatment, individual results vary. There are potential risks and recovery takes time. For further information on the risks involved please visit our Patient Risk Information page. For a full understanding the postoperative care associated with the Lapiplasty® Procedure please consult with your surgeon.