JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Studies show that one-third of men and women in the U.S. have a bunion, that painful bone that sticks out of your foot. It can cause excruciating pain and ...

Bunions are a progressive bone and soft tissue disorder affecting the big toe, often causing pain and a noticeable bump. Risk factors for bunions include genetics, walking dynamics, and injury, ...

Bunions, or hallux valgus, are not just unsightly – they can significantly impact a patient's quality of life. Understanding all the options, including innovative procedures like Lapiplasty and ...

Studies show that one third of men and women in the U.S. have a bunion. It's a bone that sticks out of your foot that can cause excruciating pain. Experts say they’re mostly caused by genetics, but ...

Medicare Part B and Medicare Advantage plans may cover lapiplasty if a podiatrist or doctor deems the procedure medically necessary to treat bunions that cause pain and limit mobility. The cost of ...

Indiana Regional Medical Center foot and ankle surgeon Nihar Ghate, DPM, successfully completed his 300th Lapiplasty surgery recently, a significant milestone in the advancement of bunion treatment.

Medicare Part B may cover lapiplasty (bunion surgery) if a doctor deems it medically necessary. However, coverage of the lapiplasty procedure specifically is not guaranteed. Medicare may cover other ...

Many people associate bunions with old age and view them as something you just need to live with. However, this painful condition can happen to people of any age. The good news is, you don’t need to ...