If your child suffers from flat feet, overpronation, or other foot alignment issues, HyProCure might be the solution you’ve been searching for. This minimally invasive procedure has helped countless children find relief from pain and improve their quality of life.
What is HyProCure?
HyProCure is a small, titanium stent that is inserted into the naturally occurring space between the ankle bone and the heel bone, known as the sinus tarsi. The stent helps realign the hindfoot and ankle, correcting the root cause of many common foot problems, such as hyperpronation (flat feet) and gait abnormalities that lead to foot pain and fatigue.
Signs Your Child May Have a Foot Issue
Children exhibit common symptoms when there is a misalignment between the heel and ankle bones. These include:
- Having flat feet (after age 5)
- Avoiding normal physical activities, like playing sports or running on the playground
- Experiencing leg pain at night and/or bedtime
- Running more slowly or seeming less coordinated than their peers
- Shoelaces becoming untied frequently (occurs due to the inward rolling of the foot that happens with hyperpronation)
- Wanting to be held or carried more often than normal, especially after physical activity
If you notice one or more of these symptoms, talk to your pediatric podiatrist.
How Does HyProCure Work?
The HyProCure stent acts as a stabilizer for the subtalar joint, which is responsible for controlling the inward and outward motion of the foot. When this joint is out of alignment, it can cause a variety of issues, including flat feet, overpronation, heel pain, bunions, and hip, knee, or back pain.
By aligning the bones of the heel and ankle, the HyProCure procedure helps correct overpronation. This improves your child’s gait so that their feet propel naturally from heel to arch to toe. And when proper function is returned, it alleviates pain and other symptoms of flat feet.
Benefits of HyProCure
- Minimally invasive procedure
- Quick recovery time (most children are walking in regular shoes within two weeks)
- No casting required
- Immediate weight-bearing allowed
- Permanent solution for foot alignment issues (94 percent of patients experience permanent correction)
- Can help prevent chronic knee, hip, and back pain in adulthood
The HyProCure Procedure
The entire HyProCure procedure typically takes less than half an hour to complete and can be done under local anesthesia (although intravenous sedation is available). Dr. Jarman begins by making a 1.5 cm to 2 cm incision at the ankle. Through this tiny opening, he is able to reposition the ankle bone to insert the medical grade titanium stent. This supports the ankle bone and stabilizes its position.
Recovery After HyProCure
Although it takes several months for the tissues throughout the foot and ankle to adapt to repositioning, most children are walking in their regular shoes within two weeks. Within six to eight weeks, your child should be back to normal activity levels. You will speed up recovery time by following Dr. Jarman’s post-procedure instructions exactly.
Is HyProCure Right for Your Child?
Not everyone will benefit from this procedure. That’s why Dr. Jarman conducts a complete examination to determine whether HyProCure can help your child. To get started, schedule a consultation for your child today.
Trust Dr. Jarman at Pediatric Foot & Ankle for Your Child’s HyProCure Treatment
If you think your child may benefit from HyProCure, trust Dr. Mikkel Jarman at Pediatric Foot & Ankle. Dr. Jarman is a leading expert in pediatric foot and ankle care, with extensive experience in performing the HyProCure procedure. He has received his Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle (RRA) Surgery board certification from the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS), symbolizing the highest level of expertise in the foot and ankle profession.
Schedule a consultation today to learn more about how HyProCure can help your child achieve healthier, happier feet.
