Saint Joseph Mount Sterling Now Offering Lapiplasty® Surgical Procedure

MOUNT STERLING, Ky. (March 17, 2025) – Saint Joseph Mount Sterling is expanding its surgical services with the addition of Lapiplasty®, a cutting-edge, minimally invasive procedure for bunion correction that significantly reduces recovery time and helps patients return to their everyday routines faster.

“We are excited to bring this surgical option to our community,” said John Yanes, president, Saint Joseph Mount Sterling. “Providing patients with access to advanced procedures like Lapiplasty® means they can receive high-quality care right here in Mount Sterling, without the need to travel far from home. It’s another way to ensure our patients have the best possible treatment options available.”

Jan Veloso, DPM, CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group – Orthopedics, will perform Lapiplasty® procedures at Saint Joseph Mount Sterling. This innovative alternative to traditional bunion surgery allows for precise correction of the deformity. Unlike conventional methods, Lapiplasty® corrects the root cause of the deformity in three dimensions, stabilizing the joint at multiple points and reducing the risk of recurrence. The correction is performed using precise guides ensuring accurate, reproducible results.

“This procedure allows us to correct bunions more accurately while minimizing patient downtime,” said Dr. Veloso. “By using precise guides, and correcting the structural issue at its source, we can provide long-term relief and faster recovery. Thus helping patients get back on their feet in as quickly as two weeks as compared to six weeks with traditional methods.”

Bunions, which affect millions of Americans, can cause significant pain and mobility issues if left untreated. However, after receiving Lapiplasty®, 97% of patients maintained their bunion correction after more than one year.

For more information about Lapiplasty® at Saint Joseph Mount Sterling or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Veloso, click here.

About CHI Saint Joseph Health

CHI Saint Joseph Health, a member of CommonSpirit Health, is one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with 100 locations in 20 counties, including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes, home health agencies and an ambulatory Care Center. The hospitals in CHI Saint Joseph Health are Flaget Memorial Hospital, Saint Joseph Berea, Saint Joseph East, Saint Joseph Hospital, Saint Joseph Jessamine, Saint Joseph London, Saint Joseph Mount Sterling, and Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East. In total, the health system serves patients in 35 counties statewide. CHI Saint Joseph Health is dedicated to providing a wide array of services toward a goal of building a healthier future for all. CHI Saint Joseph Health embodies a strong mission and faith-based heritage and works through local partnerships to expand access to care in the communities it serves.

About Saint Joseph Mount Sterling

Saint Joseph Mount Sterling is a 42-bed community hospital located in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. Established in 1918, the facility serves residents of Montgomery, Bath, Menifee, Powell and Rowan counties. An investment of $60 million opened the current facility in 2011.

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