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HyProCure is an evidence-based, innovative solution that has provided lasting results for thousands of people with misaligned feet or hyperpronation. HyProCure specialists in the United States and around the world are hearing stories from their patients how HyProCure has changed their lives. Please watch this video to hear what some HyProCure specialists are saying about the positive effect HyProCure has had on their pediatric and adult patients. Watch our self-assessment video to find out if HyProCure might be right for you. You can also find a HyProCure specialist near you to further discuss the benefits of HyProCure.
Thank you to the inventor of this. You have changed my life. I just completed my college degree last year in 2022. Maybe I could come work for this company in sales or in another capacity. I’m living proof it works! Lol.
How has HyProCure® improved your life?:
It started as a small pain in my upper back at 17 just as I was starting my first year at college in my dorms. It became constant. Then soon after, all of my back muscles started to hurt. Something was just not right. I was very active and one day was running on the treadmill at the university gym when I felt a big “SNAP” sound in my pelvis and from that moment on I had the worst pain ever. It never went away. So now I had this upper back pain, next pain, and now this incredible pain in my pelvis. I didn’t know what was going on.
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How has HyProCure® improved your life?:
It started as a small pain in my upper back at 17 just as I was starting my first year at college in my dorms. It became constant. Then soon after, all of my back muscles started to hurt. Something was just not right. I was very active and one day was running on the treadmill at the university gym when I felt a big “SNAP” sound in my pelvis and from that moment on I had the worst pain ever. It never went away. So now I had this upper back pain, next pain, and now this incredible pain in my pelvis. I didn’t know what was going on.
I had to drop out of college on a full ride scholarship after that first year to come home and find answers. To be honest, doctors were not a help one bit in my search for answers. One day about a year after this pelvic injury I noticed I was having foot pain when walking. So I got to researching. I looked up journal articles all the way back to the 1970’s and came to the conclusion that my feet were pretty severely hyperpronated and affecting the rest of my body.
During this time I also had a diagnostic injection into my sacroiliac joint in my pelvis and it was positive meaning that was the pain generator. Also x rays of my spine which showed slight scoliosis. So, I learned my bad feet caused my upper back issues and sacroiliac joint dysfunction among other things like inner knee pain. Funny thing was the very last thing to show pain was the feet!
At this point 2 years after my injury I was just a mess. A young adult in extreme pain with no way out. Then I found hyprocure. I flew out to see Dr. Tracy Ferragamo who was one of the pioneering leaders in this new type of surgery and had it done on both feet in 2014. It fixed my feet beautifully and they are still this way almost ten years later. Also, two years later after extensive research of a proper implant procedure I had my sacroiliac joint fused. This was also a success, thank god. I woke up with no pain and haven’t had any in that joint since 2016.
In 17 short years my bad feet had wreaked havoc on my body. This is why it is so important to get this issue fixed young! I look at the young boy in the videos on here and am so happy for him. By getting his implants early he definitely avoided some serious pain and secondary health issues.
I am so very thankful for hyprocure because I am sure that today without them I would not be able to walk very far and my body would still be in pain all over today. I wish I could turn back time and never would have ran on that treadmill and gotten my pelvic injury but it is what it is. It says somewhere on this site that if you have overpronated feet your body compensate and will break at its weakest point and my weakest point turned out to be my left sacroiliac joint.
Parents if you notice any foot abnormalities or your child complains of pain anywhere in the spine, please look at their feet!
Thank you to the inventor of this. You have changed my life. I just completed my college degree last year in 2022. Maybe I could come work for this company in sales or in another capacity. I’m living proof it works! Lol.
What would you say to a friend or family member who was curious about HyProCure®?:
If you have this true condition, talotarsal displacement, get these put in! They will work 24/7 and a million times better than orthotics ever could.
What has pleased you most about your experience with HyProCure®?:
Very easy surgery and not too painful after.
What was your life like before HyProCure®?:
Like stated above, horrible. I was only 18 and in tremendous pain all over my body and especially in my left pelvis.
What made you choose to go forward with the procedure?:
How non invasive it was and the data and stories on this website.
What are the most significant changes you have noticed since having HyProCure®?:
My spine has straightened out and I no longer have foot pain, knee pain and am no longer further damaging my musculoskeletal system. I will always have damage from having this untreated for the first 17 years of life but am no longer causing further damage so that’s the great part.
Dr. Chariton gave me my life back. He put in the Hyprocure implants in both of my ankles a couple of years ago, and I have become more active than ever before. I’m so so grateful.
-AnonymousI had a Hyprocure procedure done by Dr. Chariton.
He treated me very well. He gave me options before the procedures, explained different choices. After the procedure, he followed up with me and my treatment. Would recommend him without reservation.
-AnonymousDr. Chariton implanted stents in my both feet 11 years ago.
Before the surgery, I could not even walk without pain on my feet. Since then, I can enjoy yoga, workouts at the gym as well as boot camps! He always encourages me when I visit his office! I appreciate his treatments because he is one person of changing my life!
-H.T.Saw him [Dr. Joel Chariton] after reading about Hyprocure online. I ended up having the procedure done with him (2015) and had great improvement for my chronic foot and leg pain. Very friendly and caring.
-Y. MorI’ve been suffering for over a year with Plantar Facitis both my feet I just recently had surgery on my right foot I’m still in the healing process all I can say Dr. Kyrou is a wonderful doctor I will recommend him to anyone.
-AnonymousDr. Christos has been an exceptional doctor.
He performed the minimally invasive and I was back to my routine within weeks. He took his time to explain everything and addressed my concerns His staff is very professional both at the office and at the surgical suite I highly recommend Dr. Christos.
-N. MerdcadoDr. Kyrou did a fantastic job with my ankle surgery. He was on top of my progress and answered all of my questions. In addition he has a wonderful office staff. I highly recommend him!
-V. WyattMy experience with Dr. Kyrou and his staff was wonderful.
Very efficient staff who run the office like clockwork. Over the last 20 years, I interviewed with 4-5 doctors regarding joint pain in my foot. I was told I needed complete joint replacement with pins, screws, etc., and that my recovery would be long. I am so glad I waited and finally found Dr. Kyrou. 20 minute procedure and I walked out of the surgical center in a boot. Back in sneakers in 2 weeks and within a month wearing heeled boots with no pain. I can’t wait to have my other foot done!
-K. VolinoHad multiple surgeries on my feet, the last one was foot alignment. No pain at all. DR Kyrou is the best !! Professional, caring and funny.. His staff is amazing and caring. LOVE THEM ALL…
-A. DysardDr. Kyrou is one of the best medical doctors, I have ever dealt with, in my life!
His demeanor and bed-side manner are comprehensive while being calm, attentive, and personal with his patients. Dr. Kyrou performed a minimal invasive procedure, a Hyprocure implant, on my ankle, and now for the first time in over a year, I am able to walk without any pain! The thing that I am most grateful for is that Dr. Kyrou gave me the most precious gift of all, the opportunity to dance with my son at his wedding without any pain! I cannot express enough, just how much being able to do the Mother/Son dance meant to me, and I owe it all to Dr. Kyrou! Not only is Dr. Kyrou and excellent physician, but I am equally impressed with his office staff. They are an exceptional group of secretaries, receptionists, and nurses. They always made me feel as if my care was their number one priority. They welcomed me and made me feel that I was truly a part of their “work family”. So, thank you, Dr. Kyrou, for giving me my life back!
-M. BosciaGreat service, and knowledgeable doctor.
After an accident, I could not even walk for more then 5-10 minutes. It was very painful making a step with torn ligaments. Having flat feet made this even worth. I’ve learned about “Hyprocure” and found a doctor, who could perform such surgery. I live in Rhode Island and we do not have certified doctors in-state or even neighboring states. Since I have friends in Chicago, where I could stay for a couple days, I called Dr. Spitz office and schedule a consultation. Prior to the visit he prescribed MRI and X-Ray was done in the office during the first visit. Besides flat feet I had foot spurs, which sometime was giving me pain and discomfort. Dr. Spitz thoroughly described the procedure, so I knew what to expect after the surgery. Doctor Spitz made very convenient for me surgery arrangements, including schedule and all the necessary tests. Doctor performed two surgeries on my left, and then in a several weeks right foot, at the same time installing Hyprocure devices and removing the spurs. Obviously, it took some time to recover, but I consider it normal, unfortunately, I am not seventeen anymore. All the office and hospital stuff treated me professionally and I did not have any issues neither with my insurance, nor with post-surgical complications.
-B. ShermanExceedingly forthcoming with information on pending surgery and recovery time/process.
Has a very good ear , as well, when listening to patients comments and questions. Will have my second surgery done on right foot with him in July.
-F. Le RescheDr. Tievsky performed the Hyprocure procedure on my flat feet and I don’t have to wear orthotics anymore. Excellent surgeon. Excellent bedside manner.
-Angela S.HyProCure didn’t just improve my life — it SAVED my life!
I had no idea my stinky misaligned feet were the cause of my constant, never-ending, never going away, upper back pain, lower back pain, center back pain, shoulder pain, hip pain, neck pain,knee pain, and the absolute worst — spinal pain – grit your teeth kinda pain. I’d get to the top of a flight of steps and my legs would be so sore just from climbing that flight; I’d have to pause a minute. I would get in bed every night, and my back would be on fire. I would just hurt, all over. As soon as I woke up from the anesthesia after the HyProCure surgery, in my sleepy haze, I immediately noticed something was different — I felt normal; my pain — ALL of my pain — was gone, and for the first time in my life, I felt as though I’d hit the lottery. When my podiatrist came in post-op to reassure me everything had gone perfectly, I immediately began to bawl my eyes out because I didn’t hurt anymore. HyProCure IS the cure for misaligned feet — this little Titanium stent will CHANGE YOUR LIFE!We had HyProCure implanted into both his feet when he was 9 years old in Chicago
Hyprocure dramatically transformed my son’s ability to play hockey….significantly improved his skating (speed, power, stamina/endurance) and his overall ability to play the game. Increased his confidence on and off the ice. This is my son at 13years old. We had HyProCure implanted into both his feet when he was 9 years old in Chicago. My son could have never skated like this without HyproCure. Has helped him in other sports as well. Would recommend to anyone whose kids play hockey / other sports and pronate significantly. Amazing the impact it has had on my son’s life.
-Jeff V.
No pain whatsover, and I can wear 2 inch heel dress shoes besides tennis shoes
How has HyProCure® improved your life?:
Back in Sept,, 2013 before having HyProCure, I couldn’t even walk a city block due to so much subtalar joint pain of left foot. My Talus bone had been subluxing to the point of creating a non-displaced fracture on the underside of the bone. Neither a chiropractor or physical therapist could keep it stable with extensive amounts of taping, bracing, orthotics and then some. I found one of your Master Surgeons on your website and went to Dr. David Gent in Bremerton, Wa 8 hrs away from me in Idaho and he sincerely looked outside of the box to help me. My foot was stuck in a rigid supinated position. Yet with proof in x-rays that when my ankle was adjusted by a chiropractor, I really did pronate but my walking on my foot would end up supinating and wedging the talus out of position. I had one prior high ankle sprain in 2010. So after 8 weeks of healing the fracture in the talus bone by being NWB, I immediately went into surgery for the HyProCure when the fracture was healed per CT Scan. No complications and walking within a week, then I did the surgery again 12 weeks later for my right foot. With both balanced feet, I was able to retrain my legs, hips because I already had surgery prior for my sacroiliac joints-bilateral fixation. Also with balanced feet I was then able to discover that I had Gastroc Equinus in both legs that was also causing flexion of my hips. So put all of it together, and now 4 yrs past all the surgeries I run on an eliptical machine and walk beautifully. HyProCure has been so a wonderful part of fixing my entire body that was rooted in Malalignment Syndrome caused from years of an undiagnosed anatomical limb length discrepancy. Your product fixed me and I was certainly an out of the box case as I didn’t have any PTTD or excessive pronation issues. I was one foot-supinated and one foot mildly pronated. Had I not been stabilized in my feet, I may not have discovered how tight my Gastrocs were too.Read the whole story!
What would you say to a friend or family member who was curious about HyProCure®?:
I would tell them to consider this surgery especially if orthotics are not working for them and/or they have sacroiliac joint issues. I have promoted your product through my own personal blog/website: http://si-instability.com/hyprocure-surgery/What has pleased you most about your experience with HyProCure®?:
It is the most minimally invasive foot surgery procedure with profound results. There were no answers for me to fix my foot except for your product. It took me 5 foot doctors to get to one of your trained doctors.What was your life like before HyProCure®?:
I was in daily pain with my left ankle/foot and I couldn’t walk anymore than the needed necessities of life. The chronic subluxed Talus bone created its own fracture from not being centered and stable over my calcaneous. The position of my Talus also caused problems with my Distal Tib-Fib joint and I had pain up my syndesmosis and every muscle was hypertonic in my lower leg trying to stabilize my joints.What made you choose to go forward with the procedure?:
I had complete confidence in studying all of your websites and published research that I needed this for my foot. I sought out your company and list of doctors since I was getting nowhere with the prior foot doctors. When I met Dr. Gent, at Kitsap Foot & Ankle Clinic, it was a match made in Heaven. He had complete confidence that he could help me with your product. He did 2 HyProCure surgeries then I latter had a revision on each foot to downsize the stent from a 6 to a 5 in each foot. And he then did the Endoscopic Gastroc recession surgeries and Ankle Arthrex Tib-Fib fixation. He gave me my life back with my lower legs/ankles/feet.What are the most significant changes you have noticed since having HyProCure®?:
My feet are completely neutral with full ROM and the alignment of my tibias to my femurs are excellent. No pain whatsover, and I can wear 2 inch heel dress shoes besides tennis shoes. I can walk 2 miles, run a mile on eliptical and work out. I went back to downhill skiing and roler skating. Something I couldn’t say before the surgeries. But I will say, I did need the Gastroc Equinus Endoscopic Recession surgeries to complete the journey with my lower legs. Combining both surgeries bilaterally, completely changed how my legs and hips function for the better.Additional notes/comments:
See my website on the subject of HyProCure that documents my journey, surgical photos, rehab etc http://si-instability.com/hyprocure-surgery/I would suggest HyProCure because it is less invasive then by example triple arthrodesis.
I had the surgery January 3, 2020 in Hannover-Germany. So its to early now to say how it has improved my life…I hope it works! I am very excited. And when the results are great I will go for the left ankle. I would suggest HyProCure because it is less invasive then by example triple arthrodesis. The surgery is very short and rehabilitation is much quicker than with any other surgery for the ankle. Before HyProCure, I had always pain in legs, ankle, feet, hips, knees and back. After some walking, always tired legs. I hope that the HyProCure will come to Holland soon!My feet are very rarely sore and I have no limitations.
Dr. Graham,
I doubt you would remember me as I was a patient of yours 15 years ago. I just wanted to reach out and thank you for the great work you had done long ago. At the time, I was 17 years old, flat-footed, and already had some deterioration of my knees/hips (I believe that’s correct). Anyway, you operated on both of my feet at the same time (which you said you’d never do again – although it was a good experience for me). About a week or so later I was up and walking normally. I know at the time the procedure was somewhat new and experimental, but I am in great shape 15 years later and couldn’t be happier. My feet are very rarely sore and I have no limitations.
Thank you again, glad to hear you are still doing great work for others.
Sincerely,
I would never want to go back to the way I was!
I have had collapsed arches all my life. I would wear orthotics, but they were hard and uncomfortable to stand on for long periods. During summer my feet would hurt in sandals and flip flops. It got so bad that if I stood for 5 minutes without orthotics I would be in pain from my feet all the way up to my knees. It affected doing so many things in my life. Shoes were hard to buy and certain jobs I’d be afraid to take due to having to stand so long. Finally one day while searching any surgeries available I came across HyProCure implants. I found a doctor close that did the surgery and went for a consultation. I happened to be pregnant at the time. She said I was a great candidate, but would of course have to wait until after I had my daughter. A year later I came back and had both my feet done in two separate surgeries. It changed my life forever. My feet are 95% better then they were. I can walk, stand and do intense workout with no foot pain. I take a barre class in socks that there is no way I could have done prior to surgery. I’m way more active then I once was. I don’t fear going shoe shopping as I once did. I can stand for long periods, so being afraid to take a job is now non existent. It changed my life for the better and I am truly grateful. If you have collapsed arches look into it! The surgeries they had prior for fixing feet were super invasive and there’s no way I could have ever been out for 4 months. With this surgery I had no pain and the recovery time was fast! I would do the surgery ten times over if I had to. I would never want to go back to the way I was.HyProCure didn’t just improve my life — it SAVED my life!
I had no idea my stinky misaligned feet were the cause of my constant, never-ending, never going away, upper back pain, lower back pain, center back pain, shoulder pain, hip pain, neck pain,knee pain, and the absolute worst — spinal pain – grit your teeth kinda pain. I’d get to the top of a flight of steps and my legs would be so sore just from climbing that flight; I’d have to pause a minute. I would get in bed every night, and my back would be on fire. I would just hurt, all over. As soon as I woke up from the anesthesia after the HyProCure surgery, in my sleepy haze, I immediately noticed something was different — I felt normal; my pain — ALL of my pain — was gone, and for the first time in my life, I felt as though I’d hit the lottery. When my podiatrist came in post-op to reassure me everything had gone perfectly, I immediately began to bawl my eyes out because I didn’t hurt anymore. HyProCure IS the cure for misaligned feet — this little Titanium stent will CHANGE YOUR LIFE!HyProCure should be on display in the office of every podiatrist and orthopedic surgeon!
I began to experience ankle pain at the age of 13. By the time I was in college, chronic ankle pain was a part of my daily life. As I began to enter my early 20’s, the pain became so severe it began limiting my daily activities. When I started relying on motorized scooters to get around the grocery store, I knew it was past time to do something about my pain. First, I saw a podiatrist who referred me to an orthopedic surgeon and I had my first MRI. That doctor told me there was nothing wrong with me, and I should lose weight. Frustrated, I requested a copy of my MRI report directly from the hospital. The report pointed to inflammation in my sinus tarsi, and suggested sinus tarsi syndrome. I went to a 2nd orthopedic surgeon who gave me a cortisone shot, and then another. In frustration, I searched for a well known and highly trained orthopedic surgeon at a university hospital. I went for my 2nd MRI. The results? There was nothing to be done about my chronic pain. There was no cure and no treatment. Understandably upset with this news, my 3rd orthopedic surgeon suggested I go back to my general practitioner to talk about depression. Feeling that my doctors had let me down, and knowing in my heart that there had to be a better option out there for me- I began to scour the internet for potential treatments. That’s when I discovered HyProCure. There were no doctors in my state that offered the device, and so I made the 2.5 hour drive out to a neighboring state to find a doctor that did. I am endlessly glad that I did. I never had surgery before, so I was reluctant to agree to the procedure. The surgery itself was fast. Within a couple of hours, I was ready to go home. It took me about two weeks before I was able to begin walking again. Within a few weeks, my pain was gone. HyProCure was just that- the cure to my chronic ankle pain. For the first time since I was a child, I could walk pain free. I had become so used to chronic pain that it wasn’t until that pain was gone that I understood how bad my pain had been. I had literally forgotten what it felt like to be without pain- and thanks to HyProCure, I got a new lease on life. I regained confidence in my every day activities and began participating in activities I had previously avoided like going for walks and attending fairs and festivals. For years, I suffered in silence- and when I finally began to speak up, my doctors let me down. Thankfully, I took charge of my own health and discovered HyProCure. HyProCure should be on display in the office of every podiatrist and orthopedic surgeon. Everyone suffering from chronic ankle pain should know about HyProCure. It changed my life, and I’m sure there are many more people out there suffering with chronic pain who have yet to discover the cure.It changes life forever!
So lovely to see and know that everything went fine with our wonderful Dr. Joe! A “simple” procedure that doesn’t take more than 30 minutes in local stunning and it changes life forever.The procedure was minimally invasive
Could not be happier with Dr. Ahn and the HyProCure surgery he performed on my 10-year old son. The surgeries went great and my son experienced no pain post surgery. The procedure was minimally invasive. The procedures were performed on my son’s respective feet on June 12, 2017 and July 23, 2017. We are extremely pleased with the outcome of the surgery and the improvement my son has had in mobility, strength, athleticism etc.The results have been nothing short of spectacular!
I had HyProCure stents surgically implanted in both ankles and Dr. Greenberg and his team were professional, supportive and compassionate. Every member of the staff went out of their way to make me feel comfortable, to answer my questions and to offer advice. The results have been nothing short of spectacular. My plantar fasciitis is all but gone, my back and knee pain have disappeared. Even this short time after the procedures, I can walk without pain much farther than I could ever have walked before. Dr. Greenberg and his fabulous staff have given me back the ability to run and walk and do yoga again!Jørn is able to walk much better now
Our son Jørn has Dravet Syndrome and because of this he walked on the inside of the sole of the foot. As parents we saw that it became more and more painful for Jørn to walk and he became more bent at the knees. After [HyProCure] Jørn is able to walk much better now and he does not hurt to walk around. His back is also more corrected when he is upright. We recommend this to anyone who needs the surgery.Anna-Lena’s walking has improved a lot!
Everything went well and Dr. Picciotti did really good work. Before the surgery we were very skeptical about having it and we tried to help Anna-Lena’s feet with other treatments and orthotics, but after half a year of treatments we saw we were not quite successful. We were able to talk to another child who had the surgery a couple of months ago and then we decided to do it. Two days after surgery Anna-Lena didn’t have any pain and we could stop giving her pain killers. Altogether we have to say it was quite a good decision to do the [HyProCure] surgery, although we were very skeptical in the beginning. Anna-Lena’s walking has improved a lot, she is much more safe while walking and her feet, especially her arch, is much better!I look forward to walking pain free!
I sought out Dr. Berman after many friends told me to go to Somers Orthopedics. I have two flat feet and was in a lot of pain. He implanted a HyProCure in one foot with great results and I just got the other one done along with a Kidner Procedure. From day one he has always looked for the least invasive procedure to gain the best results and increased quality of life. I look forward to walking pain free!This was by far the easiest thing to have my feet feel better!
I had HyProCure done 7 months ago and it was the best thing that happened to me. I had gone through orthotics, fasica release on both feet, physical therapy, splints, cortisone shots, tape….and this was by far the easiest thing to have my feet feel better!Good Bye Magic Shoes your time has served me well.
Today is a brand new milestone for me. I have officially said goodbye to my Magic Shoes. Today I am a new person with two brand new arches in my feet thanks to Dr. Rui DeMelo and Stamford Podiatry Group and HyProCure. I endured my entire life with flat feet accompanied by pain in multiple joints and constant back pain. My feet and ankles would literally destroy any brace that wasn’t strong enough to correct its position and then find a flaw in the new brace and destroy that one too. I think I’ve been through 10 generations of ankle braces before finding the proper design. They say if you want to know where someone has been, just look at their shoes. My feet have stood through 10 hour shifts working in the kitchen, handling Cookie Monster in the Thanksgiving Parade 3 times and even climbed the volcano Mount Etna in Sicily. They have carried my wife through the front door on our wedding night and flew my son through the living room like Superman. I’m looking forward to no more pain. I’m looking forward to walking on the sand without sneakers and leaving a footprint. I’m looking forward to having defined calf muscles. I’m looking forward to see where my feet will guide me next. Sincerely, Happy patient