Nerve Damage Injury After Cartiva Big Toe Implant for Arthritis
Nerve damage injury is a possible complication of big toe implants for arthritis, which are also known as metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint implants. These implants are designed to replace the damaged cartilage and bone in the big toe joint, which can cause pain, stiffness, and deformity.
While big toe implants are usually made of metal, plastic, or ceramic, the Cartiva synthetic cartilage implant is different. It’s made of PVA hydrogel and inserted into the joint through a small incision.
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Nerve damage injury can occur during or after implant surgery, due to numerous factors such as infection, inflammation, scar tissue, implant failure, or surgical error. The symptoms of nerve damage injury may include numbness, tingling, burning, or shooting pain in the big toe or the foot.
The severity and duration of the symptoms may vary depending on the extent and location of the nerve damage. In some cases, nerve damage may be temporary and resolve on its own. In other cases, nerve damage may be permanent and require further treatment or surgery.
Nerve damage injury can have a significant impact on the quality of life of the patient, as it can affect mobility, function, and comfort. It can also lead to additional complications.
Cartiva Toe Implant Lawsuits
Some patients have reported severe complications after receiving the implant, such as nerve damage, infection, bone loss, and chronic pain. As a result, many have filed lawsuits against the manufacturer, claiming that the product is defective and that they were not adequately warned of the risks.
This is that manufacturers have an important responsibility to ensure that healthcare professionals and patients are aware of the potential risks associated with their products. In addition, the FDA requires mandatory reporting of certain types of reports for adverse events and product problems about medical devices by manufacturers, device user facilities, and importers.
If You Had to Have Revision Surgery After Receiving a Cartiva Toe Implant, We Can Help.
If you have suffered from complications after receiving a Cartiva Toe Implant, contact us now. We are fighting to protect the rights of patients allegedly injured by Cartiva toe implants and hold the device makers fully accountable for putting profits above the health and well-being of patients.
Patients who received a Cartiva toe implant and were forced to have revision surgery to remove or replace the device, may be entitled to significant financial compensation. Contact us now to learn more about your rights and whether you are entitled to compensation.