If you’e been following this blog, odds are you’re familiar with the Cartiva implant for treating big toe arthritis. Dr. Silverman was the first to offer the surgery in the area, and he’s considered one of the foremost experts on the implant. One of the biggest reasons why Dr. Silverman is a fan of the […]
Cartiva Implant Shows Encouraging Results
We’ve been blogging about the Cartiva implant lately since it is something that Dr. Silverman offers at his clinic. He’s one of only a handful of physicians in Minnesota who perform the procedure, and he actually performed the first implant in Minneapolis and Burnsville. Because of this, we always like to share the recent findings […]
New Option For Big Toe Joint Replacement
In the past, joint replacement surgery of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint has had limited success for a number of reasons. Old methods were unsuccessful because the implant would become loose, wear down, or it didn’t provide sufficient range of motion in the toe. Because of this, many foot surgeons have opted for fusion operations when the joint has […]