Pierre Dupont Doctor of Podiatric Medicine | chiropodist | Foot Specialist & HyProCure Master Surgeon talks about the benefits that come with the stent procedure for correction of talotarsal dislocation also known as excessive pronation, overpronation or hyperpronation. The minimally invasive insertion of the HyProCure stent into the sinus tarsi chamber of the foot is a quick procedure and stent prevents the collapsing of naturally occurring space while allowing the normal amount of motion to occur. The tissues in the collapsing space will attach to the device during the healing process and hold it in place. There is no drilling or screwing required. After the process, the ankle bones and hindfoot bones are positioned into proper alignment. Pierre Dupont says that as HyProCure is minimally invasive, most complications are considerably lessened as compared to major rearfoot surgery.

Internal correction of talotarsal dislocation with stent procedure has been scientifically shown to realign the rearfoot and at the same time, significantly decrease strain to several important structures of the foot like tendons, nerves and joints. With improved foot function, one can have a general improvement to overall health and well-being. When it comes to potential risks associated with stent procedures, they are generally uncommon, short-term and self resolving. Some risks do cause harm and they do occur. The stent device can be removed at any point of time; then any complication would be expected to resolve.

About Pierre Dupont

Pierre Dupont D. P. M. | chiropodist | Foot Specialist & HyProCure Master Surgeon is an experienced professional working in podiatric medicine for many years. He utilizes his knowledge and expertise to provide the most appropriate solutions to the foot issues being faced by his patients.

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 chiropodists, 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.