Core Insights - Treace Medical Concepts has successfully completed the first case using its new Lapiplasty Lightning™ technology, which aims to enhance the surgical treatment of bunions and related midfoot deformities [1] Company Overview - Treace Medical Concepts, Inc. is focused on advancing the standard of care for surgical management of bunions, which affect approximately 67 million Americans, with an estimated 1.1 million being annual surgical candidates [6] - The company has developed the patented Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction System, which addresses the root cause of bunions by correcting deformities in all three planes [6] Product Development - The Lapiplasty Lightning™ technology builds upon the existing Lapiplasty System, introducing advanced instrumentation that reduces surgical steps and improves precision in three-dimensional corrections [2][3] - The company plans to initiate a limited market release of the Lapiplasty Lightning™ System in mid-2026, with full commercialization expected by the end of the year [3] Surgeon Feedback - Dr. William T. DeCarbo, who performed the first case with the Lightning technology, noted that the instrumentation is intuitive and allows for faster procedures with greater accuracy and control [3]