When the Cartiva Big Toe Joint Implant Fails (University Foot & Ankle Institute)
The Cartiva implant was considered to be a revolution in great toe arthritis therapy. It came out with a splash and the original studies to get the implant through FDA approval showed incredible results.
Our group, University Foot and Ankle Institute, and me in particular, were involved with helping launch the product and educating surgeons on how to use the implant. Initially, we were very excited to be involved but quickly realized there was something wrong.
WHAT IS CARTIVA?
The Cartiva imp...
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