What is TaloTarsal Displacement?

The most common reason for misaligned feet is partial talotarsal dislocation, or talotarsal displacement. This condition affects people of all ages. It occurs when the ankle bone displaces off of its normal position and its contact points on the hindfoot bones — in other words, when the balance of the ankle bone on the heel bone is lost. This creates an abnormal, inward rotation of the ankle bone and outer rotation of the rest of the foot, which in turn creates a fundamental imbalance of forces and weight distribution in the foot and also in the rest of the body.

When partial talotarsal dislocation occurs, it creates a damaging misalignment of forces in the foot, as well as throughout the entire body. This is because the rear-foot is the center point of our body’s balance and weight distribution during walking and standing. As a consequence, talotarsal displacement can be the direct cause of numerous symptoms and secondary conditions, including fallen arches (flat feet), plantar fasciitis (heel pain), overpronation/hyperpronation, bunions, heel spurs, knee pain, hip pain, back pain and even complications in the neck and shoulders.

Talotarsal displacement will not resolve on its own, patients don’t grow out of it and it’s not possible to reverse it through exercise or physical therapies. Without properly addressing partial talotarsal dislocation as the root of the problem, treatment of these secondary conditions will only be a temporary fix. The adverse side effects will most likely reoccur or simply shift to another part of the body.

HyProCure^® represents a real solution for many patients suffering from the devastating effects resulting from talotarsal displacement, and a real opportunity to improve their quality of life.