Are Bunions Limiting Your Activities and Lifestyle?
Bunions can be very painful. With each step, your entire body weight rests on that bunion. Ouch! Conservative treatment options can help alleviate pain, but will not fix the problem because bunions are a progressive disorder that will not go away on their own without surgical correction.**
Schedule a Bunion Consultation or call (201) 773-6557
Dr. Cella also performs Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery
Meet Your Surgeon: Dr. Antonella Cella
- More than 20 years of surgical experience
- Fellowship-trained in Foot and Ankle Orthopedics
- Performs bunion, hammertoe, and revision surgery
- Hospital affiliations with Hackensack University Medical Center and Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, NJ
- Fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, and French
Video courtesy of Treace Medical Concepts, maker of the Lapiplasty® System.
Bunions Are More Than a Bump
Bunion Surgery Has Changed
Bunions are more than a bump. They are complex 3D problems caused by an unstable joint in the middle of the foot. The Lapiplasty® Procedure provides a 3D correction and secures the unstable joint.
Why Lapiplasty®?
Fix It Right The First Time
Lapiplasty® technology can be used to address mild, moderate, and severe bunions. The Lapiplasty® Procedure corrects the entire bone and secures the unstable foundation to get you back on your feet in a walking boot within 3-10 days. The Lapiplasty® Procedure has also shown low recurrence: 97% and 99% maintain 3D correction in studies at 13 and 17 months follow-up, respectively.
- Returns entire bone to normal alignment; a 3D correction®
- Secures the root cause; an unstable joint
- Get back on your feet quickly in a boot; many cases within 2 weeks
Get Back in Sneakers in Weeks
Recovery From Lapiplasty®
A typical recovery timeline is detailed below. However, timepoints and doctor's orders vary based on each patient's condition. Be sure to ask your doctor what your particular recovery protocol will look like.
Within 2–6 Weeks
At 2 weeks begin to put some weight on your foot. Next 4-6 weeks walk in a boot and return to light activities.
At 6–8 Weeks
Transition back into comfortable shoes.
At 4–6 Months
Resume most activities and return to normal footwear.
Lapiplasty® Before & After Results
Example X-rays provided by Treace Medical Concepts. Individual results vary.
Changing Bunion Correction for Good
The Positive Effect of Lapiplasty®
Americans are affected by a bunion deformity.
of Lapiplasty® patients maintained their 3D bunion correction at 13 months.
average days for Lapiplasty® patients to begin bearing weight on their operative foot in a boot.
clinical publications directly support the Lapiplasty® procedure.
Lapiplasty® Patient Stories
Hear What Patients Are Saying About Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction®
Patient stories and photos provided by Treace Medical Concepts, maker of the Lapiplasty® System. These are not patients of Dr. Cella. Individual results vary.
“Having this surgery was a great experience and everything I hoped it would be.”
Lapiplasty® patient story
“Being able to wear heels or really any shoe for longer than an hour…has made a world of difference.”
Lapiplasty® patient story
“I think I was most surprised that I was able to walk so soon and put pressure on my foot again without much pain.”
Lapiplasty® patient story
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Lapiplasty® Procedure covered by insurance?
Yes, good news — Most insurances and Medicare do typically cover bunionectomy and joint fusion procedures that utilize the Lapiplasty® System when the procedures are medically necessary.
Your doctor's office can reach out to your provider to determine your specific level of coverage and communicate coverage back to you after he/she has had a chance to evaluate you and make a surgical plan.
Can the Lapiplasty® Procedure be performed as an outpatient procedure and how long does it last?
Yes, the Lapiplasty® Procedure is performed as an outpatient procedure. It can be performed either in a surgical center setting or in a hospital setting with the average surgery time around an hour.
Of course, if you have other procedures performed simultaneously along with Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction®, that will influence the length of surgery time — however, an overnight stay will not be required and you will return home, the same day of surgery.
Can I wear my choice of footwear again?
Yes. After the Lapiplasty® Procedure recovery period is completed, and your foot has healed, you should be able to wear whatever footwear you would normally wear!
When can I return to sports / activities?
The Lapiplasty® Procedure has been used effectively on highly active patients. Most patients can return to low-impact activities at 3 months after surgery. And, typically patients are released to return to full activity, including impact sports, at 4-6 months.
Can the Lapiplasty® Procedure be performed on someone who has previously had traditional surgery?
Yes. It is possible to have a failed 2D bunion surgery corrected and have an excellent clinical outcome.
Of course, it will be up to a doctor to do an evaluation of your foot in order to tell you if this could work for your particular and unique condition.
Find Out if Lapiplasty® Is Right for You
Dr. Cella will examine your foot, review your X-rays, and explain your options, including Lapiplasty® and minimally invasive bunion surgery.
Schedule a Bunion Consultation or call (201) 773-6557
Cella Foot & Ankle Specialty · 19-21 Fair Lawn Avenue, Suite 2A, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Looking for More In-Depth Information Including Benefit and Risk?
Patient Risk Information
What are the risks associated with the Lapiplasty® procedure?
Lapiplasty® Brochure
Learn more about Lapiplasty® in English or Spanish
Important Risk Information: Only a surgeon can tell if the Lapiplasty® Procedure is right for you. Individual results may vary depending on age, weight, health, and other variables. There are risks and recovery takes time. For more information about recovery from the Lapiplasty® Procedure, see the recovery information and discuss the post-surgery recovery process with your doctor. Risks include infection, pain, implant loosening, and loss of correction due to improper bone healing. For more information about risks, see the Patient Risk Information.
*Patients may transition back into comfortable shoes at 6-8 weeks.
**ACFAS Website 2025
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