What is arthrosurface implant?
The Arthrosurface procedure replaces the area of missing cartilage at the head of the metatarsal with a titanium implant so the joint alignment and function stay intact and essentially normal. This treatment has proven to be quite successful with cartilage degeneration of the big toe and ankle.
What is a HemiCAP implant?
The HemiCAP® simply places a smooth surface in the place where the cartilage has worn away — imagine a filling for a tooth cavity. It is a contoured surface that goes over the area of damaged cartilage and is designed to protect the remaining (healthy) cartilage in the joint.
How successful is a cheilectomy?
First metatarsophalangeal joint cheilectomy produces satisfactory results in retrospective studies with reported good to excellent results in up to 97% and pain relief and function in 92%. The results of cheilectomy for higher grades of hallux rigidus are less favorable.
Can a toe fusion fail?
Failure of fusion – There is a 5-10% risk your big toe will not fuse together and may need to be rectified with a second operation. Patients who smoke are at a much higher risk of this complication.
Are toe implants a thing?
New implant relieves big toe joint pain, preserves motion The FDA had recently approved an artificial toe cartilage implant. It’s made from the same material as contact lenses and is sold under the brand name Cartiva. “The implant acts like a cushion or shock absorber between the two bones,” Dr.
Can a fused big toe be reversed?
Given that there is no way to undo the big toe fusion surgery, outside of treating her ankle to keep it hanging in there, there was no solution to that issue.
What happens after your big toe joint replacement?
During your initial recovery from big toe replacement surgery, you may be required to wear a cast for up to six weeks (with the addition of crutches). After your sutures are removed, you will start simple weight-bearing activities, such as walking, while wearing hard-soled shoes to ensure proper healing.
How long does synthetic cartilage last?
When inserted into joints, it resurfaces the metatarsal head. “This has an excellent survival rate at five years, which is the longest outcome study we have at this point,” Dr. Williams says. “It has been very effective in relieving pain while retaining motion for patients.”