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.

PECAPLASTY

Percutaneous Bunion Correction

CENTROLOCK

MIS Bunion Correction

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.

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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?

Matthew Buchanan, MD
Nirschl Orthopaedic Center
Arlington, VA

A. Holly Johnson, MD
Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, NY

*Physicians are paid researchers of Novastep Inc.

What are the non surgical options for bunion correction?

Matthew Buchanan, MD
Nirschl Orthopaedic Center
Arlington, VA

*Physicians are paid researchers of Novastep Inc.

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How are bunions graded and what are the treatments available to me?

Matthew Buchanan, MD
Nirschl Orthopaedic Center
Arlington, VA

*Physicians are paid researchers of Novastep Inc.

Are minimally invasive techniques a new bunion procedure?

A. Holly Johnson, MD
Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, NY

*Physicians are paid researchers of Novastep Inc.

What can I expect from a Pecaplasty® or Centrolock® procedure & what is my road to recovery?

How painful are the Pecaplasty® and Centrolock® procedures?

Oliver Schipper, MD
Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic
Arlington, VA

*Physicians are paid researchers of Novastep Inc.

How much pain will I be in after a Pecaplasty® or Centrolock® procedure?

Brian Loder, DPM
Detroit Foot & Ankle
Clinton Township, MI

*Physicians are paid researchers of Novastep Inc.

Will I be prescribed medication for pain after a Pecaplasty® or Centrolock® procedure?

A. Holly Johnson, MD
Hospital Special Surgery
New York, NY

*Physicians are paid researchers of Novastep Inc.

Will I have full range of motion in my big toe after a Pecaplasty® or Centrolock® procedure?

A. Holly Johnson, MD
Hospital Special Surgery
New York, NY

Brian Loder, DPM
Detroit Foot & Ankle
Clinton Township, MI

*Physicians are paid researchers of Novastep Inc.

What is the recovery period for Pecaplasty® or Centrolock® procedures?

Oliver Schipper, MD
Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic
Arlington, VA

*Physicians are paid researchers of Novastep Inc.

Will my bunion come back after a Pecaplasty® or Centrolock® procedure?

A. Holly Johnson, MD
Hospital Special Surgery
New York, NY

*Physicians are paid researchers of Novastep Inc.

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?

Oliver Schipper, MD
Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic
Arlington, VA

*Physicians are paid researchers of Novastep Inc.

How do I know if I am a candidate for a Pecaplasty® or Centrolock® procedure?

Brian Loder, DPM
Detroit Foot & Ankle
Clinton Township, MI

*Physicians are paid researchers of Novastep Inc.

Can Pecaplasty® or Centrolock® Surgeons use these techniques in other areas of my foot?

Oliver Schipper, MD
Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic
Arlington, VA

*Physicians are paid researchers of Novastep Inc.

How do I find a Pecaplasty® or Centrolock® trained surgeon?

Matthew Buchanan, MD
Nirschl Orthopaedic Center
Arlington, VA

*Physicians are paid researchers of Novastep Inc.

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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.