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Cartiva Injury Brochure

Types of Injuries Associated with Cartiva Implants

Cartiva big toe implants are synthetic cartilage devices that are used to treat osteoarthritis of the big toe joint. They are supposed to reduce pain and improve mobility by replacing the damaged cartilage in the joint. However, some patients have experienced complications and adverse events after receiving the implants.

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Big Toe Implant Complications and Adverse Events

Some patients who received the Cartiva toe implant suffered serious complications and adverse events. Unfortunately, some patients who chose toe implant over bone fusion were forced to undergo fusion as a remedy from a failed implant.

Complications and Adverse Events Reported by Patients and Healthcare Providers

  • Bone erosion: The implant may wear away the bone around it, causing pain and deformity.
  • Fragmentation: The implant may break into pieces, which can migrate to other parts of the foot or cause inflammation.
  • Infection: The implant may become infected, requiring antibiotics or surgery to remove it.
  • Foreign body reaction: The implant may trigger an immune response, leading to swelling, redness, or pus formation.
  • Nerve damage: The implant may damage the nerves in the foot, causing numbness, tingling, or burning sensations.
  • Loss of range of motion: The implant may limit the movement of the big toe, affecting the patient’s gait and balance.

These complications and adverse events may require additional treatments, may result in reduced quality of life, impaired function, and may even require additional surgeries to revise or remove the implant.

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.