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What is a Bunion?
Bunions (“Hallux Valgus” in medical terms) can easily be identified visually as a “bump” on the side of the big toe, but did you know that the actual root cause of a bunion is actually located in the middle of your foot; an unstable joint that allows your toe to become misaligned.
What are the symptoms?1
Typical symptoms include:
> A bump on side or top of foot
> Pain
> Swelling
> Pressure
> Numbness
Symptoms tend to worsen when toes are
crowded or when standing for long periods.
What causes them?1
While constrained footwear or standing for long periods may aggravate or accelerate your condition, your bunion is more likely caused by:
How are they diagnosed?1
During a clinical exam, your doctor will x-ray your foot to determine the severity of your condition along with any other conditions.
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Where do you fall on the condition scale?
What if I do nothing?1
During the early stages, your pain can be managed but it will typically worsen and you may develop some additional symptoms, including:
> Arthritis
> Calluses
> Toes cross over
> Hammertoes
> Bone spurs
> Ball of foot pain
Remember, bunions are a progressive disorder and will not go away on their own.
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OK, what are my treatment options?
Essentially, there are three approaches:
1
Non-surgical or conservative treatments2
These treatments are designed to keep you more comfortable, but will not address the root cause. Conservative treatments include:
> Toe spacers
> Pads/splints
> Inserts/Orthotics
2
Traditional 2D (osteotomy) surgery
Traditional surgery cuts and shifts your bone to address only the cosmetic “bump” of your bunion; without addressing the complex, 3D issues or the unstable foundation.
3
Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction™
The Lapiplasty® Procedure is designed to address all three dimensions of your bunion and permanently secure the root cause of your bunion – an unstable joint.
1 American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) Website, ©2018 WebMD Website, © 2018
2 Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials Website, © 2018
2 Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials Website, © 2018
Important Risk Information: Only a surgeon can tell if the Lapiplasty® Procedure is right for you. As with any medical treatment, individual results may vary. There are potential risks and recovery takes time. Potential risks include but are not limited to infection, discomfort from the presence of the implant, loosening of the implant, and loss of correction with nonunion or malunion.
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