If you watched the news last night, you may have seen a familiar face. That’s because Dr. Silverman was interviewed by Fox 9 about the Cartiva implant!
You can take a look at the news segment in the video below. It was wonderful to talk with Fox 9 and share the news about the Cartiva implant and how it could revolutionize how we treat big toe arthritis here in Minnesota. As the piece mentions, Dr. Silverman was the first surgeon in Minneapolis to offer the procedure, and so far his patients have seen fantastic results. He has currently performed more Cartiva procedures than any other doctor in Minnesota.
Big Toe Arthritis Surgery
The FDA approved the Cartiva implant last year, and it’s slowly making its way into operating rooms across the US. Considering more than two million Americans suffer from big toe arthritis, it seems likely that this implant in about to take off.
So if you are experiencing pain or stiffness in one our both of your big toes, consider calling one of the foremost experts in big toe arthritis in the state. Dr. Silverman can take a closer look at your toe to determine if the Cartiva implant is a potential solution for you. If it is, he’ll go over the procedure in great detail and let you ask any questions you may have. You can then schedule a surgery date, and if all goes as planned, you’ll have newfound mobility in your toe joint in just a few weeks after surgery.