Cartiva® Toe Implant News
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February 2, 2024
Many patients who have had the Cartiva big toe implant have suffered adverse effects. Some studies indicate a failure rate well above 60 percent. For those patients, the results have varied with many of them requiring implant removal and revision surgery.
February 1, 2024
The Cartiva implant was developed to help people who were experiencing pain in their big toe due to the loss of cartilage between the metatarsal joint and MTP joint. The implant was placed between these two joints to allow for better mobility.
January 23, 2024
If you have had Cartiva implant surgery to treat arthritis or joint pain in your big toe, you may be wondering if your implant is working properly. Here are some signs that your Cartiva implant may have failed and what you can do about it.