Minimally Invasive Foot Implant by GraMedica® Offers Innovative Treatment Option for Faulty Foot Mechanics.
The findings of a recent study on the HyProCure® talotarsal fixation device have been published in the Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery (JFAS 50 (2011) 551-557). The purpose of this research, “Radiographic Evaluation of Navicular Position in the Sagittal Plane- Correction Following an Extra-osseous Talotarsal Stabilization Procedure,” was to evaluate the effect of HyProCure® on stabilizing the inner arch of the foot. A secondary question was also answered by this study as to whether collapse of the arch occurs as a direct result of the ankle bone (talus) dislocating on the hindfoot bones or if it is the other way around, the ankle bone dislocates due to the drop of the inner arch. The findings of this study showed that once the ankle bone was repositioned back to its normal position on the heel bone and stabilized by HyProCure®, there was restoration of arch height. Furthermore, the correction to the inner arch was maintained over time. The data for the study was collected by a retrospective x-ray analysis by Dr. Michael E. Graham, podiatric surgeon and inventor of the HyProCure® device.
“When the arch of the foot collapses, this places tremendous strain on the ligaments and tendons on the inner-side of the foot. Eventually these structures become painful, indicating that something is wrong. Previous treatments were mainly aimed at decreasing the pain to the ligaments or tendons and, of course, trying to decrease the strain placed on these structures,” said Graham. “Arch supports are commonly used to try to decrease the amount of arch drop but there is little evidence to show arch supports are actually able to maintain the arch.” Where external devices such as arch supports remain questionable in offering a cure, internally placed HyProCure® has now provided that evidence.
HyProCure® effectively improved the anatomic alignment of the ankle bone on the hindfoot bones. In addition, HyProCure® showed statistically significant improvement in the maintenance of arch height in the foot. This theoretically represents a decrease of excessive forces acting on the ligaments and tendons. More research on the reduction of forces acting on those tissues has been performed and is awaiting publication.
Read more at http://hyprocure.com/publications/research-articles/.
The first true talotarsal stabilization device, anatomically designed to permanently correct partial talotarsal dislocation (TTDS). If you are suffering from foot, ankle, leg, knee, or hip pain, or even flat feet, you may be experiencing the effects of Partial TaloTarsal Dislocation Syndrome (TTDS). To learn more about TTDS, visit http://www.hyprocure.com/. Find a HyProCure® trained doctor in your area at http://hyprocure.com/doctorlocator.php
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