Bunions are one of the most painful foot conditions for patients that are active and can be extremely challenging for shoe gear. This is related to the fact that the forefoot begins to widen, and the 1st metatarsal phalangeal joint can become dislocated. If you are experiencing these issues, it could be time to consider fixing the problem permanently.
Bunion surgery techniques have changed dramatically over the last 5 years. This is primarily due to the advent of Lapiplasty. Historically the Lapidus bunion procedure has had an outstanding result. However, the limiting factor was recovering times. The new Lapiplasty system has changed this and improved outcomes and decreased recovery times. This has led me to change my technique to take advantage of this newer system to help my patients.
My patients have been extremely happy with the newer system. They have seen the normal recovery time cut in half. I used to see patients get into normal shoes at about 3 months and now this is around 6 weeks. If you want a quicker return to normal shoes, come, see me and we can evaluate whether you are a candidate for lapiplasty. I truly believe the best long-term results can be achieved and this is correlated with better stability of the foot. Bunion surgery has never been easier!
If you are experiencing bunion pain, I can help call to make an appointment with me at 425-391-8666 or fill out a contact form online.
Sincerely,Dr Brandon Nelson
American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
