
The Next Step
In Bunion
Treatment
Ditch lengthy recovery times and unsightly scars, choose Pecaplasty® or Centrolock® Bunion Correction and take the next step in your recovery.
Correcting your bunion should not involve a long road to recovery or unpleasant scars left behind from surgery. A new advancement in bunion corrective surgery decreases patients recovery time and keeps your feet looking great.
Surgeons are now able to manipulate the bones in your foot and restore its natural alignment through a minimally invasive approach (MIS).

Bunions are predominately caused by tight and narrow shoes, which commonly impact women. They also have a genetic predisposition.


UP TO
8WKS
Faster
Recovery
On average, recovery after the Pecaplasty® or Centrolock® Minimally Invasive Bunion Correction is up to 8 weeks faster than after traditional open procedures.1,2
90%
Improved
Cosmetic Results
90% of patients who underwent Pecaplasty® or Centrolock® Minimally Invasive Bunion Correction were satisfied with their cosmetic results versus 65% of open surgery patients.3
76%
Smaller
Incisions
On average, the incision size with the Pecaplasty® or Centrolock® Minimally Invasive Bunion Correction procedure is 76% smaller than for traditional bunion surgery.1,4
About Bunions
Bunions, medically referred to as hallux valgus, is a painful bony bump on the side or base of the big toe. It may gradually get bigger, resulting in discomfort.
The most noticeable symptom of a bunion is the visible deformity on the outside of the foot.
BUNION SURGERY RESULTS
Before & After
Make an Informed Decision
Before you fix your bunion consider that Pecaplasty® or Centrolock® surgeons use minimally invasive techniques that cause far less damage to your foot.
The Result is less pain, less stiffness, minimal scarring & an earlier return to function compared to an open procedure.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is a bunion & what are my treatment options?
What is a bunion?
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How much pain will I be in after a Pecaplasty® or Centrolock® procedure?
Will I be prescribed medication for pain after a Pecaplasty® or Centrolock® procedure?
Will I have full range of motion in my big toe after a Pecaplasty® or Centrolock® procedure?
What is the recovery period for Pecaplasty® or Centrolock® procedures?
Am I candidate for a Pecaplasty® or Centrolock® procedure & how do I find a trained surgeon?
Are pediatric patients candidates for Pecaplasty® or Centrolock® procedures?
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Can Pecaplasty® or Centrolock® Surgeons use these techniques in other areas of my foot?

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Lam P, Lee M, Xing J, Di Nallo M. Percutaneous Surgery for Mild to Moderate Hallux Valgus. Foot Ankle Clin N Am 2016; 21: 459-477 (data only with respect to chevron osteotomy procedure).
Lee M, Walsh J, Smith MM, Ling J, Wines A, Lam P. Hallux Valgus Correction Comparing Percutaneous Chevron/Akin (PECA) and Open Scarf/Akin Osteotomies. Foot Ankle Intl 2017; 38(8): 838-846 (data only with respect to chevron osteotomy procedure).
Maffulli N, Longo UG, Oliva F, Denaro V, Coppola C. Bosch Osteotomy and Scarf Osteotomy for Hallux Valgus Correction. Orthop Clin North Am. 2009 Oct;40(4):515-24, ix-x. doi:10.1016/j.ocl.2009.06.003.