The Latest Advancements in Lapidus Hallux Valgus Surgery: Podogo.com The Latest Advancements in Lapidus Hallux Valgus Surgery The Latest Advancements in Lapidus Hallux Valgus Surgery Correcting hallux valgus is one of the most common procedures undertaken by foot and ankle specialists. There have been some advancements in understanding said deformity. Now the focus is primarily on surgically correcting the first tarsometatarsal joint. The recent developments in hallux valgus correction have focused on triplane corrections that utilise proprietary systems. These systems are effective in obtaining corrections and maintaining them. The Lapidus procedure is advised for patients with more severe bunions or who suffer from hypermobility. How is Lapidus fixation evolving? We will start by talking about fixing a Lapidus bunionectomy. It is known that you will get a union if the fixation is stable and the joint is adequately prepared. The following fixation devices have been observed to have failed in these cases: K-wire fixation crossing screw fixation staple fixation locking plates using and not using lag screws external fixators Mr Kaser Nazir uses a locking plate, locking screws and lag screws that provide a more stabile result with a non-union rate as low as 2%. Key principles in joint preparation Surgeons can prepare joints for such fusio