HyProCure® - A Real Solution for TaloTarsal Displacement

HyProCure^®, a Type II Extra-Osseous TaloTarsal Stabilization (EOTTS) device, has become the leading solution for patients suffering with the symptoms and secondary conditions resulting from partial talotarsal dislocation. The condition is a foot imbalance that throws both the foot and the entire body out of alignment. It affects people of all ages and is often the direct or contributing cause of overpronation, bunions, plantar fasciitis, knee pain, hip pain, back pain and even problems in the neck and shoulders.

The device is placed deep into the canalis portion of the sinus tarsi, reestablishing the normal pivot over which the talus (ankle bone) glides, thereby properly realigning the foot and ankle bones and restoring normal function. Via a minimally invasive procedure, the HyProCure^® device instantly stabilizes the hindfoot bones, stopping the continued trauma to the foot and body, and even possibly leading to the reversal of associated conditions.  HyProCure^® represents a real solution for talotarsal displacement and its devastating effects throughout the body.

Potential surgical candidates can find out more about the HyProCure^® solution and the devastating effects of talotarsal dislocation at www.HyProCure.com.

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Our entire body’s alignment rests in the rear of the foot, in the area between the ankle and the heel bone. A healthy balance of these hindfoot bones is crucial to keep a balanced body alignment and a healthy posture. When partial talotarsal dislocation occurs, the alignment between the ankle bone and the hindfoot bones is lost. This causes the rear-foot to rotate inward, and forces the front of the foot to turn outward. These faulty foot mechanics cause an imbalance of forces and weight distribution throughout the entire body.

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Will I feel the implant in my foot?

No. As long as the implant does not displace, you should not be able to feel HyProCure^® after the procedure. Sometimes for the first few months a hard substance may be felt in the area of the surgery. This is scar tissue and should dissipate after several months, if present at all.

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Who Needs This Procedure?

If you or someone close to you suffers from the symptoms or secondary conditions caused by talotarsal displacement, the HyProCure^® procedure should be strongly considered as early as possible. The longer the condition is present, the more problematic the symptoms throughout the body can become.

Take a look at our symptoms and secondary conditions page to learn if partial talotarsal dislocation is affecting you, and learn how HyProCure^® can restore your quality of life by resolving the problem at its root.

If the HyProCure® procedure is performed on a child, does it have to be replaced later in life?

The short answer is likely no, but this is not a guarantee. Normally, once the stent is inserted into the foot it never has to be changed. The bones will continue to grow peripherally around HyProCure^®.

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Relief of Foot Pain & Increased Foot Function with Minimally Invasive Procedure

The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery (www.jfas.org) recently published a prospective, multi-centered study on subjective outcomes of patients who underwent an extraosseous talotarsal stabilization (EOTTS) procedure using the HyProCure^® Type II EOTTS device. In all cases, EOTTS was the only procedure performed. The outcomes showed results including improvement in foot pain and function. More importantly, for patients diagnosed with a secondary condition, including plantar fasciitis, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD), bunions and hammertoes, the study showed alleviation of symptoms from these conditions without additional surgery.

The investigation was for patients diagnosed with recurrent and/or partial talotarsal joint dislocation (RTTD). With RTTD, the ankle bone displaces slightly on the heel bone and bones of the midfoot, creating a misalignment of forces throughout the foot and the lower extremities. This is generally a congenital condition. RTTD has been cited as a possible etiology for many foot ailments and can be the direct cause of numerous symptoms and secondary conditions, including fallen arches, plantar fasciitis (heel pain), overpronation/hyperpronation, bunions, heel spurs, knee pain, hip pain, back pain and even complications in the neck and shoulders.

The study involved 4 surgeons at 3 different facilities. Results were available for a total of 35 patients and 46 feet. Patients included both children and adults ranging in age from 8-72 years old. The mean age at the time of surgery was 41 years old. Subjective surveys were given pre-surgery and those answers/scores were compared to post-surgery evaluations at 1, 2 and 3 weeks, 1, 2, 3 and 6 months and at 1 year. The evaluation was done using the Maryland Foot Score assessment, a validated form that has been used in other studies.

The mean overall scores improved from a preoperative value of 69.53 to a postoperative value of 89.17 (out of 100) at the 1-year follow-up period. Foot pain was reported to be reduced by 36.97%, foot functional activities improved by 14.39%, and foot appearance improved by 29.49%.  The greatest magnitude of improvement occurred 4 weeks postoperatively, with gradual improvement continuing through to the 1-year follow-up. The implant removal rate was 4.35%, the lowest published rate for any EOTTS device.

Twenty-five feet in 21 (60%) patients were diagnosed with a secondary condition, including plantar fasciitis, PTTD, bunions and hammertoes. Though no additional procedures were performed to correct these pathologies, patients reported alleviation of symptoms from these secondary conditions.

The positive outcomes resulting from the study demonstrate that the extraosseous talotarsal stabilization procedure using the Type II HyProCure^® device alleviates pain and improves foot function and appearance in patients with RTTD.  HyProCure^® represents a real solution for flexible talotarsal dislocation and its devastating effects throughout the body.

To view the complete study abstract, please visit http://www.jfas.org/article/S1067-2516%2812%2900505-4/abs.... Find further research on the positive outcomes of EOTTS with HyProCure^® in the library section of http://www.GraMedica.com/.

Foot and ankle surgeons are invited to learn more about the HyProCure^® device and procedure at www.GraMedica.com, where they can also train online and/or find a live surgical training seminar in their area.

Potential surgical candidates, from around the world, can find out more about the HyProCure^® solution and the devastating effects of talotarsal displacement at www.HyProCure.com. Find a local HyProCure^® specialist through the physician locator at http://HyProCure.com/doctor-locator/.

Will there be a visible scar after my HyProCure® procedure?

The incision is less than an inch long and slender. This part of the skin heals remarkably well. With time, the scar should become virtually invisible, in most cases.

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Mother of Two Fixes her Misaligned Feet to get Back in Action

Vanessa Wanshop believed that the options to correct her “flat feet” were worse than just continuing to suffer. After conservative treatment did not help her foot pain, Wanshop thought her only other option was major reconstructive surgery on both of her feet. As a 41 year old active mother of two children, she opted out. “I'm involved in a lot of activities,"she said. "Sitting at home for months at a time just wasn't an option for me." However, when her husband met Jess Drezner, DPM at a social event, they learned about a revolutionary alternative.

Vanessa Wanshop and her surgeon, Dr. Drezner, shared their experiences before and after her HyProCure^® procedure in a recent article published by the Reading Eagle Press, which serves the Berks County, PA community and surrounding areas.

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Patients Find Relief of Foot Pain & Increased Foot Function

Have you have tried orthotics, physical therapy and exercises to stop your foot pain, and nothing seems to be working? Learn how patients are finding a simple solution to their pain.

A new study published in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Science (JFAS) shows the following key findings reported by patients:

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What if My Insurance Does not Cover The HyProCure® Procedure?

The HyProCure^® procedure may be covered by your insurance plan. Check with your foot and ankle specialist or with your insurance carrier for specific coverage details as coverage terms can vary among the different insurance plans and regions.

Fortunately, for those patients without available coverage, the procedure can be performed as an in-office procedure with rates typically ranging from $2,500 to $4,500 per foot in the United States. (International costs will vary.) If you don’t have coverage available for the procedure, be sure to discuss an out-of-pocket package price with your doctor, as well as any financing and/or payment options that may be available.

When partial talotarsal dislocation (hyperpronation) is present, the symptoms and complications associated with the condition are sure to eventually appear. At this point, something will typically have to be done because the complications will compromise the patient’s well-being. HyProCure^® not only instantly corrects the source of these problems, it’s a life-long solution that represents the least expensive option by a large margin. For more information, see our list of alternative treatment options.

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What is Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis is primarily caused by excessive hindfoot motion, which is a direct consequence of partial talotarsal dislocation, a misalignment of the ankle bone on the hindfoot bones. This abnormal and excessive motion of the rear-foot causes the plantar fascia to over-stretch, eventually creating the micro-ruptures that lead to the painful tearing, inflammation and resulting pain.

Plantar fasciitis has a very distinctive pain cycle. When there is no weight on the foot, the fibers contract as they try to repair themselves and the pain dissipates. However, as soon as weight is placed on the foot, the fibers are over-stretched again, causing the pain to return. Eventually, with repeated walking, the fibers are completely stretched out and the pain temporarily subsides until, once again, the weight is taken off and the whole process is repeated.

A ruptured plantar fascia places a tremendous strain on the tibial posterior tendon. Eventually, the tibial posterior tendon also becomes affected and yet another disease process has resulted as a direct effect of not addressing the root of the problem.

We invite you to learn more about talotarsal displacement and about HyProCure^®, a permanent, minimally invasive solution that corrects the problem at its root.

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How Does a Doctor Determine if HyProCure® is The Best Solution for Me?

The diagnosis of partial talotarsal dislocation is best made by a foot and ankle specialist who will examine the foot with and without weight being applied, and also by watching the person walk.

Ultimately, the best way to diagnosis the presence of talotarsal displacement is through radiographic examination, which officially confirms the presence and severity of the condition.

Traditionally, most specialists will order a series of standing radiographs, that is, x-rays of the foot while the person is standing. These should be taken with the foot in its relaxed position (full weight applied) and also with the hind-foot bones in their balanced “neutral” or ideal position.

In addition, your specialist may perform further movement tests, as well as some computer-aided exams like gait pattern analysis, if deemed necessary.

All of these diagnostic methods are completely painless and non-invasive. They are safe, fast and are simple routine processes for your doctor. Make an appointment today with a HyProCure^® specialist near you!

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