Lapiplasty® Bunion Correction in Stuart, Port St. Lucie & the Treasure Coast

Treasure Coast Podiatry proudly offers Lapiplasty® bunion correction for patients seeking a more advanced and lasting solution to painful bunions. With offices located in Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, and Okeechobee, our experienced podiatrists and foot surgeons utilize modern surgical techniques developed by Treace Medical Concepts to correct bunions at their root cause—not just the visible bump.

Lapiplasty® represents a significant advancement over traditional bunion surgery and is designed to restore proper foot alignment, improve stability, and reduce the likelihood of recurrence.

What Is Lapiplasty®?

Lapiplasty® is a three-dimensional bunion correction system that addresses the structural instability that causes bunions to form. Traditional bunion surgery often focuses on shaving the bump or shifting bone in a single plane. Lapiplasty®, however, corrects the deformity in all three dimensions, realigning the metatarsal bone at its foundation.

This correction is secured using specialized titanium plates engineered to hold the bone in place during healing.

How Lapiplasty® Is Different from Traditional Bunion Surgery

Lapiplasty® stands apart because it:

Corrects the bunion at the root joint, not just the surface bump

Restores natural bone alignment in three dimensions

Provides enhanced stability during healing

Helps reduce the chance of bunion recurrence

Allows many patients to bear weight sooner in recovery

This approach is ideal for patients seeking a more comprehensive correction rather than a cosmetic or temporary fix.

Who Is a Candidate for Lapiplasty®?

Lapiplasty® may be recommended for patients who:

Have moderate to severe bunions

Experience chronic foot pain or swelling

Have difficulty wearing shoes comfortably

Notice worsening deformity over time

Have had a bunion return after previous surgery

A thorough evaluation by one of our podiatrists is required to determine candidacy.

What to Expect Before Lapiplasty® Surgery

Before surgery, patients will undergo:

A comprehensive foot and ankle examination

Weight-bearing X-rays

Review of medical history and lifestyle factors

Discussion of goals, expectations, and recovery timeline

We believe informed patients experience better outcomes, so education is a key part of the consultation process.

The Lapiplasty® Procedure

During the procedure:

The unstable joint is identified and corrected

The bone is rotated back into proper alignment

Titanium fixation plates secure the correction

The joint is stabilized to heal correctly

Lapiplasty® is performed by trained podiatric surgeons using Treace’s proprietary technology.

Recovery and Healing After Lapiplasty®

Many patients:

Bear weight shortly after surgery in a protective boot

Experience gradual reduction in pain and swelling

Return to daily activities earlier than with traditional surgery

Continue improvement over several weeks to months

Recovery varies based on individual health, severity of deformity, and adherence to post-operative instructions.

Why Choose Treasure Coast Podiatry?

Board-certified podiatrists and surgeons

Multiple convenient Treasure Coast locations

Experience with advanced bunion correction techniques

Personalized treatment and recovery plans

Patient-centered care from start to finish

Lapiplasty® FAQs

Is Lapiplasty® permanent?

Lapiplasty® is designed to correct the underlying instability that causes bunions, significantly reducing the risk of recurrence compared to traditional surgery.