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Understanding and Preventing Text Neck

Our smartphones, tablets, and laptops have connected us to the world in ways that we could never have imagined. We carry our offices, our social lives, and our entertainment with us everywhere we go. But this constant connectivity often comes with a trade-off, one...

How to Improve Posture and Spine Alignment

If you find yourself frequently grappling with nagging pain in your neck, a persistent ache in your lower back, or tightness across your shoulders, your body might be telling you to fix your posture. These early signs of poor postural habits are just the tip of the...

How to Manage Shoulder Impingement Without Surgery

Shoulder pain can affect much more than just our comfort. It can limit our ability to pick up our children, carry groceries, or even reach for something on a high shelf. If you’ve been struggling with nagging shoulder pain, there’s a strong possibility it may be due...

Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction

Jan 4, 2019

Relief is here. Now, there’s a new, patented treatment for bunion correction – Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction. Premier Orthopaedics and Jason Miller, DPM offer this exciting, new treatment option which does more than simply remove “the bump”; it addresses your bunion in three dimensions to correct the root of the problem. Advanced fixation technology is used to secure the correction in place, allowing patients to walk within days of surgery.

 

Recovery Comparison: Expectations

Lapiplasty® 3D CorrectionTraditional Lapidus Surgery
  • No casting
  • Casting, crutches, scooter
  • Weight-bearing within days*
  • Non weight-bearing**
  • 6 weeks walking in surgical boot
  • 6 weeks completely off foot
  • At weeks 6-8: back to tennis shoes
  • At weeks 6-8: walking in surgical boot
  • Walking 6-8 weeks ahead of traditional
  • Walking 6-8 weeks later than Lapiplasty®