Community experiences
Explore 141 community discussions about lapiplasty 3d bunion surgery, with 662 replies preserved in the archive.
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I had a bunionectomy and a hammertoe surgery on my left foot and the bunion came back worse than before. I’m afraid to have another surgery on my feet. I have tried every toe…
Got two opinions on bunion surgery. Both took x-rays. Orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle - recommended 1st MTP arthrodesis (fusion) - opinion being that my big toe only…
I’ve been reading that with MIS there is a higher chance that your bunion could come back compared to Lapiplasty. Is this true?
Hello All! For those of you who have had MIS - what made you choose this over lapiplasty? How has the recovery been in terms of driving, exercising, etc?
Has anyone had lapidus surgery ? What’s the difference between that and lapiplasty ? I’m 7 weeks po and the dr said my bunion area is inflamed, but to me it looks like I still have a…
I’m looking to have Lapiplasty bunion surgery on both feet . A couple questions…. Can they do both feet at the same time ? How long before I can return to working ? My work requires…
I am considering Lapiplasty due to a hyper mobile joint. If the joint is removed and fused, what movement limitations does it cause?
Had lapiplasty surgery April 11th, and I’m in the healing process and able to be walking now, since I’ve started walking more in it I’ve been getting these little bumps between my…
Can anyone tell me about the newer surgery for bunions? The Lapiplasty. I think that’s what it’s called? I just saw two posts about the plates and screws, which I was told by my…
I’m planning on having the lapiplasty (3D) correction surgery done at the end of September on my left foot. I work from home - how many days should I take off of work? I’m also…
So question for everyone who had lapiplasty: My doctor said you’re essentially laid up for 8 weeks and anybody who needs to ‘get around’ shouldn’t do it. I had a 2 yr old and…
7 months post lapiplasty Still in pain Saw doctor today and recommended removing plate and repairing 2nd toe because turning onto big toe You can imagine how I feel after all this…
Hi bunion buddies! Had my 6 week check up this past week and was told I could ditch my boot! I came home and put on my altra’s and got to it! Was weird at first but better everyday! A…
Hi everyone! Looking for advice. I have an upcoming bunion surgery (Lapidus) - been needing it for years, but I am an avid runner and didn’t want to miss any races. Been battling…
Anyone regretting your bunion surgery ? I have mine coming up and just want to get a perspective from people. What do you feel ? Better that I got it done and I'm painfree and can…
This is what my foot is like when I push my bunion in versus weight bearing. My foot collapses down, my bunion is flexible. I don’t have a lot of pain but it’s very uncomfortable and…
Lately my bunion is bothering more, last year I saw a podiatrist who recommended Lapiplasty, just like a lot of others, im quite nervous about this surgery. Im 40yrs old, have a 6yr…
Is it weird that I wore slides (sandals) into my surgery on 4/29 and I still can’t fit my feet into them? I mean, not even half way width wise. It seems odd to me that I got bone…
10 weeks post op and my big toe is still curving and going behind my 2nd toe. I've been wearing a spacer since around week 3 and taping for the last 4 weeks...still nothing. Thoughts?…
I had lapiplasty in 2023, recovery went well and I resumed all things I was doing before surgery. In April 2026, I stepped awkwardly on a rock while wearing sandals and apparently…
I am now 9wks post-op. Well y’all, I returned to work today. I should say “yesterday” as it’s now well after midnight here (12:33am) and technically it’s a new day. Anyhoo. My shift…
HELP: I have had sever pain on top of my foot at the base of my toes where they join the foot. I now have severe pain on bottom foot in the fat pad. I am 44 in shape and very active…
Warning: Long Post Alert! I've honestly tried to edit but there is a lot to say... I had MIS bunion surgery, in the UK, on my right foot about 3 months ago, so I thought I'd give an…
4 months post surgery. Are my bunions coming back?! definitely making a follow up appointment
I am just starting to think about surgery. Has anyone had the nanoplasty procedure done? This is the procedure my surgeon does. When you refer to MIB surgery, are there different…
Hi guys, I've got my bunion surgery coming up on the 25th of September. I'll be honest with you, I'm a tad nervous. Ok, I'm terrified. I made the mistake of looking at a surgery video…
Has anyone in here had the 3D Bunion correction surgery ? If so, what was your experience like? Doing research before I schedule surgery for bone fusion that my foot Dr recommends. I…
I'm so confused and stressed about whether or not to have surgery. I'm in the UK and don't have the money to go private. I had a consultation in January 2025 and the doc said I should…
2nd September - LEFT - 2nd 3rd 4th distal metatarsal minimally - invasive osteotomy (DMMO) + percutaneous tendoachilles lengthening. I'm not doing too bad at moment I am getting quite…
Question for those of you who say you’d never do this surgery again because recovery was much harder than expected… What was the alternative for you? I’m struggling with the “pay now…
| Name in the archive | Discussions | Read the context |
|---|---|---|
| walking boot | 10 | |
| knee scooter | 9 | |
| Altra | 6 | |
| Birkenstock | 3 | |
| crutches | 3 | |
| toe spacer | 3 | |
| boot | 2 | |
| Skechers | 2 |