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What are Non-Surgical Treatment Options for a Herniated Disc

The spine consists of 26 bones called vertebrae and between them are cushion-like pads called “intervertebral discs”. The discs serve as shock absorbers for the vertebrae and help provide stability to the spine. When one of these intervertebral discs loses its normal...

Everything You Need to Know About Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is the most common diagnosis for those experiencing heel pain, with almost 2 million people seeking treatment for this condition each year according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue...

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 Correction Traditional 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®