Game On, Bunion Pain Gone

Since beginning my career as a board-certified foot and ankle specialist, I have treated a wide variety of problems, including hammertoes, warts, tumors and one of the most common and painful foot conditions – bunions.

Bunions are a progressive and painful deformity that affects almost 25% of Americans[1]. They form a bump on the side of the big toe that can become more severe over time, leading to worsening pain and discomfort[2]. Many of my active patients are forced to limit or stop physical activities because of their bunion symptoms[3]. For instance, many pickleball players and other athletes with bunions notice increased symptom severity during and after their games.

A newer procedure, known as Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction®, presents an alternative approach that corrects the root cause of the bunion[4],[5]. This means that pickleball players, who often have to limit or stop physical activities due to bunion symptoms, can now get back in the game. Many patients are able to return to their usual physical activities about four months after surgery and the procedure has demonstrated a bunion recurrence risk of about 1-3% in 13- and 17-month studies, respectively[6],[7],[8].

Patients who have undergone the procedure are typically able to bear weight on their feet within 5-10 days after surgery in a walking boot[9]. Since 2016, more than 100,000 patients10 have been treated with Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction® and are living life bunion-free.

From June 5-9, the Veolia Sacramento Open in Roseville, CA, will host the world’s top professional players in a prestigious pickleball tournament. I am eagerly looking forward to this event, as it provides a unique platform to dispel the stigma surrounding bunions, raise awareness about the impact of this condition and share valuable information about treatment options such as the Lapiplasty® Procedure. I am excited to engage with the pickleball community and help players return to the game.

Witnessing the transformative impact that the Lapiplasty® Procedure has had on my patients has been rewarding. Whether it’s the joy of returning to the pickleball court or the satisfaction of completing household chores without discomfort, patients suffering from bunions yearn for relief. The Lapiplasty® Procedure offers a pathway for patients to reclaim the lifestyles they cherish, and I am thrilled to continue providing patients with this innovative approach to resolving their bunions.

For more information about the Lapiplasty® Procedure visit Lapiplasty.com. To schedule an appointment with me, call (916) 243-5033 or visit www.rosevillefootandankle.com.

Only a surgeon can tell if the Lapiplasty® Procedure is right for you. The opinions expressed by this doctor are their own and not necessarily those of TMC Inc. 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.

[1] Nix S, et al. J Foot Ankle Res. 2010. 27:3:21.

[2] American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) Website ©2024.

[3] American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) Website ©2024.

[4] Dayton P, et al. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2019. 58:427-433.

[5] Dayton P, et al. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2019. 58:427-433.

[6] Based on surgeon experience in their practice.

[7] Ray J, et al. Foot Ankle Int. 2019 Aug;40(8):955-960.

[8] Dayton P, et al. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2019. 58:427-433.

[9] Ray J, et al. Foot Ankle Int. 2019 Aug;40(8):955-960.

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