Wright Medical Group
Cartiva Synthetic Cartilage Implant (SCI)
cartiva.net
As an alternative to fusion, you can treat big toe arthritis with Cartiva,
a cylindrical, synthetic implant that the company says functions simi-
larly to cartilage. Implantation takes about 35 minutes. Wright says
Car-tiva is a superior alternative to fusion because it doesn't alter the
foot's natural movement, mobility or range of motion, and requires a
more rapid and less restrictive rehab program. Cartiva is exploring
additional clinical indications.
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