Tuesday, January 29, 2013

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.
More of Vanessa's story available here.
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Thursday, January 24, 2013

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:

Read more about this study here.

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Thursday, January 17, 2013

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.

To find a HyProCure® Trained Doctor Near you, visit www.HyProCure.com.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

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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Tuesday, January 8, 2013

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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