Received a cartiva joint replacement implant in my left big toe to help resolve hallux rigidus.In more than a year post-surgery, my pain has increased to levels worse than it was before surgery.Received a second opinion from another surgeon who stated that the joint space has decreased significantly and she recommends removing the cartiva implant and replacing it with a hemicap implant.She mentioned she sees a lot of failed cartiva implants.Surgery to remove cartiva and replace it with hemicap scheduled for (b)(6) 2019.Fda safety report id # (b)(4).
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