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HI.
I HAVE HALLUX RIDIGUS AND HAVE BEEN CONSIDERING FUSION. JUST LEARNED ABOUT CARTIVA. IS IT ONLY FOR HALLUX LIMITUS? I HAVE A DPM APPT COMING UP NEXT WEEK. THANKS FOR ANY INFO ON THIS SUBJECT.
JENNIFER
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Bailey_2016 jennifer94178
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HI jennifer.... I had my toe fused in June 2018. I think I walked a little too much or something, so my toe never fused. It was painful and disappointing. The Doc I had at the time told me there was nothing more that could be done. I got a second opinion and that doc suggested an entire toe joint replacement. So I got that done January 25th. I think this is going to work. It will never bend like a toe that has never had surgery, but it is going to give me the chance to walk normal again. CARTIVA is an implant too, right? But not an entire joint?
jennifer94178 Bailey_2016
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Hi Bailey
thanks for all the info. i hope your latest surgery is 100 % successful!! Yes Cartiva is a very small implantable device. I dont know a lot about it yet. i believe i will most likely end up with a fusion being done. Cant imagine not driving x 6 weeks!! Its my right big toe. Thanks again for responding.
Jennifer
Bailey_2016 jennifer94178
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jennifer, are you still pretty young?
The fusion really limits what you can do. I don't think I really understood how limiting it would be. Do a lot of research before you go for a fusion.
jennifer94178 Bailey_2016
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Im in my late 50s. Ive been holding off on this surgery for at least 10 years!!! LOL! I think its time to do something. Ive been researching this for years and thats why i was excited about the implant. I dont think Im a candidate for Cartiva. My joint is too far gone Im pretty certain. I will proceed cautiously!