Bunion

• Hereditary condition
• Deviation of the first metatarsal and big toe over time due to the forces of walking
• Extremely common
• 36% incidence
• Shoes cause irritation and pain, but do not cause the bunion

A bunion is not just a bump it is a structural deformity

Most bunion procedures have a BAD reputation because cutting the metatarsal bone does not fix the problem

Lapiplasty restores normal anatomic alignment; improving function and decreasing the risk of recurrence of the bunion

What if there is arthritis in the big toes joint?

Triplane big toe joint fusion is an excellent alternative when there is arthritis in the big toe

• This procedure treats the bunion and the arthritis simultaneously & prevents big toe joint pain in the future
• The research shows alignment and function are excellent with this procedure

Studies confirm a wide range of activity is expected after triplane big toe fusion for bunions with arthritis

• Walking without restrictions
• Running
• Most forms of exercise
• No limitations for work
• Most normal shoes with less than 1.5” heel