How long will I be off my feet after surgery?

The Lapiplasty Procedure utilizes advanced fixation technology, published in the Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, that allows many patients to put weight on their foot within days after surgery. Actual time to weight bearing will vary, but typically ranges from immediately after surgery to 2-3 weeks.

Will I have to wear a cast after the surgery?

No, most patients will have their foot wrapped in bandages for a few days and then use a surgical boot to walk during recovery.

Can I return to fashionable shoes?

The Lapiplasty Procedure allows most patients to return to their desired shoes without any limitations. Of course some fashionable shoes can be painful (even with a normal foot), so results can vary from person to person and shoe to shoe.

Can I play sports after the Lapiplasty Procedure?

Yes! There are no permanent activity limitations after the Lapiplasty Procedure. Most patients are able to return to sports after the bones have completely healed at approximately 4 months.

Lapiplasty Bunion Surgery in Boston, Marlborough and Middleton Massachusetts

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Lapiplasty Bunion Correction Surgery

Have you heard the recent buzz about Lapiplasty®? Well it’s time that you learn what all the fuss is about.

This revolutionary bunion surgery technique is newly available here at Matthew P. Butler, DPM, LLC, and is being hailed as a breakthrough for bunion surgery. Dr. Matthew Butler is extremely excited to be able to offer this new surgical option to his patients struggling with bunion pain.

Bunions: More Than Just A Bump

A common misconception is that a bunion is simply an overgrowth of bone that can be "shaved off"...

In reality, bunions are complex deformities caused by an unstable joint in the middle of the foot which allows the metatarsal bone to drift out of alignment.

For 87% of people with bunions, traditional bunion surgery fails to get to the true source of the problem. This leaves many patients still in pain and unhappy with both the look and function of their foot after surgery. But don’t worry — now there’s a better way to completely solve your bunion pain & post-surgical appearance. Lapiplasty® is a three-dimensional bunion correction surgery that gets to the root of your problem to fully, permanently correct the deformity.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lapiplasty Bunion Surgery

How long will I be off my feet after surgery?

The Lapiplasty Procedure utilizes advanced fixation technology, published in the Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, that allows many patients to put weight on their foot within days after surgery. Actual time to weight bearing will vary, but typically ranges from immediately after surgery to 2-3 weeks.
Will I have to wear a cast after the surgery?

No, most patients will have their foot wrapped in bandages for a few days and then use a surgical boot to walk during recovery.
Can I return to fashionable shoes?

The Lapiplasty Procedure allows most patients to return to their desired shoes without any limitations. Of course some fashionable shoes can be painful (even with a normal foot), so results can vary from person to person and shoe to shoe.
Can I play sports after the Lapiplasty Procedure?

Yes! There are no permanent activity limitations after the Lapiplasty Procedure. Most patients are able to return to sports after the bones have completely healed at approximately 4 months.