Arthritis of the big toe, medically referred to as hallux rigidus, is a very common condition that often effects active and older individuals. There are a couple different ways to treat the condition, but one newer treatment is beginning to stand out from the rest.
The treatment technique is called the Cartiva hemi-arthroplasty, and it involves putting a small synthetic implant into the affected toe joint. This synthetic device is uniquely designed to mimic the movements of a healthy big toe joint, meaning many people not only experience pain relief, but an increased range of toe motion after the procedure.
Dr. Silverman was the first surgeon in the Twin Cities to offer the Cartiva implant as an option to treat hallux rigidus, and he’s by far the most experienced area surgeon at the procedure. In this short video, he walks you through the basics of the procedure and how it can be carried out in as little as 30 minutes.
This isn’t the first time Dr. Silverman has spoke out in favor of the Cartiva procedure. You can check out a few his past blogs about Cartiva to get a better understanding of everything it entails.
