Walk sooner after bunion surgery? new study tests lapiplasty

NCT ID NCT03740282

First seen Apr 12, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study follows 183 people aged 14 to 58 who had bunion surgery using the Lapiplasty method. The goal is to see if the foot stays corrected, if early walking is safe, and if the bunion comes back. Researchers also track pain and quality of life for two years after surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Desert Orthopaedic Center

    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89121, United States

  • Foot & Ankle Center of Iowa

    Ankeny, Iowa, 50023, United States

  • Foot & Ankle Center of Northern Colorado

    Greeley, Colorado, 80634, United States

  • Jefferson City Medical Group, P.C.

    Jefferson City, Missouri, 65109, United States

  • Stonebriar Foot & Ankle

    Frisco, Texas, 75034, United States

  • UT Southwestern

    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

  • University of Pennsylvania/Penn Medicine

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106, United States

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