Cartiva implant surgery aug 2017

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Podiatric Surgery

Cartiva Implant Surgery Introduction

This leaflet will explain what will happen when you come to the hospital for an operation to have a Cartiva implant inserted into your toe joint. Why do I need this surgery? Cartiva is a medical device that is intended to improve pain and function in patients with osteoarthritic joints. The most common site for osteoarthritis in the foot is at the base of the big or second toe. This joint, called the metatarsophalangeal, or MTP joint is subjected to a great deal of stress and bending with each of the thousands of steps we take each day. This condition is also known as hallux rigidus or hallux limitus and is a chronic and incurable condition. Because osteoarthritis is a progressive condition, motion becomes increasingly limited, making walking; or even standing, difficult and painful. With limited motion, the big toe will not propel the body forward and other joints of the body will need to compensate, putting more strain through the rest of the foot and lower extremity. Over time, the decrease in motion will lead to jamming of the joint. As the joint undergoes constant trauma in this way, the bone becomes stimulated and extra bone growth, known as bone spurs, occur over the top of the joint, worsening the condition.

What is a Cartiva implant? Cartiva Synthetic Cartilage Implant (SCI) is a revolutionary implant that is designed to replace the damaged cartilage surface.

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Cartiva SCI is made from polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), a material that has been used in a number of medical device applications for more than 20 years. Cartiva SCI is designed to mimic the properties of natural cartilage. Further information on Cartiva can be found online at www.bio-vation.co.uk

What does surgery involve? On the day of surgery you will be admitted to the ward and one of the nursing staff will check you in, take your blood pressure and perform any other tests that may be required. Your surgeon will remind you of the surgical process and possible complications and will ask you to sign a consent form. The operation will be performed under local anaesthetic: you will be awake but the foot will be numbed via a series of injections around the ankle. You can therefore have a light snack before the procedure. At some point during the morning/afternoon you will be escorted to theatre. A tourniquet will be applied to your ankle and you will be made comfortable. The operation will take about 45 minutes. You may bring a personal music player with you or a book to read.

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