Pierre Dupont D. P. M. | Chiropodist | Foot Specialist has studied the common foot problems faced by people and he suggests various treatment procedures for these problems. Foot problems can happen to anyone as our feet are the most used parts of our bodies. Having healthy feet means you can walk, run and stand properly without putting any undue stress on your feet and other body parts. Any kind of pain or discomfort in feet, knees, hips or lower back can put a person’s life out of gear and cause them a great deal of problem in dealing with daily activities.

Many people are affected by the condition called hyperpronation or talotarsal dislocation (excessive displacement of the ankle bone upon weight bearing resulting in abnormal force transfer in feet and lower limbs) which can cause pain, discomfort and limit a person’s movements by a great degree. One of the cures for this condition is HyProCure which is an internal stabilization device implanted inside the foot. This device is inserted inside the foot and it acts as a stent to keep the natural space between the ankle and heel bones in its natural, open position. The stent allows any normal healthy movement of the foot and ankle with preventing the excessive collapse of the foot during ambulation.

Pierre Dupont Doctor of Podiatric Medicine | Chiropodist explains that there are many benefits as well as some risks associated with the stent procedure so any candidate should talk in-depth with their foot specialist to understand the risk-benefit rationale of the stent procedure. Depending on the severity of the problem and any other problems that might already exist in the foot, the stent procedure can be performed as a stand-alone procedure or along with other surgical soft tissue and bone procedures. The stent procedure is a scientifically proven procedure that decreases strain and pressure points to most structures in the foot.

Pierre Dupont D. P. M. | Chiropodist | Foot Specialist advises unresponsive patients to custom-made orthotics for stent treatment only after clinical and radiological examination; the final call is up to the patient only.

N.B. A DPM or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine cannot register anymore as a podiatrist in Ontario due to a «podiatric cap» in force since 1993. The only Doctors of Podiatric Medicine members registered as podiatrists did so before 1993 and had been grandfathered podiatrist thereafter. The College of Podiatrists and Chiropodists of Ontario (College) is the professional regulatory body for both Chiropodists and Podiatrists. The College petitioned the Minister for a referral to the Health Professions Regulatory Advisory Council (HPRAC) with the objective of removing the podiatric cap and moving to a Podiatry model of footcare similar to the one in force elsewhere in North America, Australia and in many European Countries. The review by the HPRAC of the Chiropody and Podiatry professions has been ordered by the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and is now commencing. This why Pierre Dupont D.P.M. / Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, had been registered as a chiropodist in Ontario although he could have been eligible to be registered as a podiatrist in other provinces or jurisdictions. This explains why the following designations or titles as Pierre Dupont podiatrist, Dr. Pierre Dupont podiatrist, Dr Pierre Dupont DPM, Dr Pierre Dupont podiatre, Pierre Dupont podiatre or Pierre Dupont podiatrist Ottawa do not figure among correct appellations according to regulations in force.

Summary: In Ontario, both podiatrists and chriropodists, both DPM’s - graduated after a 4-year University program in Podiatric Medicine - and DCh’s - awarded after a 3-year program at the Michener Institute - are foot specialists who assess and treat foot conditions within their respective scope of practice.