Explain Like I'm Five: Lapiplasty

Explain Like I’m Five: What Is Lapiplasty?

Have you ever seen a tree leaning sideways, like it might fall over?
That’s kind of what happens to some people’s big toes—they start leaning sideways too.

When a toe leans like that, it can hurt and make walking uncomfortable.

So how do we fix a leaning tree?
We straighten it up and hold it in place until it grows the right way again, right?

That’s exactly what Lapiplasty does for your toe.

As doctors, we gently straighten the toe and hold it in the correct position using a couple of very small plates and screws. This is done through a technologically advanced procedure that helps your foot heal straight and strong again—just like giving a tree the support it needs.

It might sound tricky, but it’s actually very gentle. And the best part?
After about two to three weeks, many people are able to walk, run, and play again with much less pain.

Lapiplasty is really just a fancy way of saying:
“Let’s straighten your toe so you can have healthy, happy feet again.”