Cartiva Toe Implant Lawsuits
As people get older, they often develop arthritis. When arthritis develops in a person’s foot, it can impact their ability to get around and their overall mobility. One of the most common forms of arthritis is hallux rigidus, or big toe arthritis, which occurs at the base of a person’s big toe. This condition often causes excruciating pain. Many sufferers undergo toe fusion surgeries to alleviate the pain, but fusing two toes together could reduce their mobility.
In recent years, people have had the option of choosing big toe implant surgery, which is supposed to reduce pain and leave people with almost full mobility. However, the implants can cause additional problems, resulting in further pain and injury. If a big toe surgery involving a Cartiva toe implant has caused you problems, you might be eligible to seek compensation or file a Cartiva toe implant lawsuit.
How Do Cartiva Toe Implants Work?
People undergo toe implant surgery to relieve pain. Cartiva implant surgery is a minimally invasive procedure and the recovery time was not expected to be as long as with traditional surgeries. With implant surgery, doctors install a synthetic implant into the big toe joint, which acts like human cartilage. It allows people to move their implanted joint freely, meaning that a person should be able to resume their normal activities after a successful surgery.
If a patient experiences problems after their toe implant surgery, they should consult with their doctor who could come up with a treatment plan to help relieve their pain. After consulting with their doctors, they may also seek legal assistance to see if the Cartiva toe implant failed and compensation may be appropriate.
A team of dedicated lawyers has experience reviewing medical records and could help a patient better understand the results of their surgery, future expected prognosis, and the likelihood of success with a legal claim.
Potential Problems with Cartiva Implants
Clinical trials predicted that the Cartiva surgery’s results would be superior to traditional toe fusion surgeries. However, actual patients had more difficulties than expected with the surgery. The surgeries have not been as successful at alleviating pain or increasing mobility for many patients. In addition, several patients have more pain and foot problems from Cartiva.
The Cartiva implant is very smooth and the smoothness of the synthetic implant could cause it to slip. The device is also prone to subsidence. This means it can cave or slip directly into the attached bone. The causes intense pain and mobility issues when subsidence occurs. Some doctors also believe that the device is not very durable and does not hold up well over time, leading to future problems.
Many patients with these implants will eventually need additional surgeries to remove the implants or fix the problems. This leads to further pain. Patients might need to take time away from their jobs while they heal, causing unnecessary medical expenses and economic losses. A knowledgeable Cartiva toe implant attorney could help an injured patient recover compensation for this defective product.
Learn More About Cartiva Toe Implants from KBA Attorney, Whitney Butcher
KBA Attorneys have an excellent partner working on Cartiva cases, Whitney Butcher. Ms. Butcher is a medical device trial attorney at KBA with experience in all aspects of medical device lawsuits.
Whitney works with KBA’s experts regularly. She learns the science and medicine to understand how they operate within our legal system. She is leading the Cartiva toe implant matter at KBA with a client-centered focus rooted in the law and cutting-edge strategies to bring clients’ cases to life.
If you believe you are worse after a Cartiva toe implant surgery, call your physician first. Then call us. A seasoned attorney can review your legal options and we can educate you about Cartiva. These implants are medical devices and present complex legal issues. The attorneys at KBA are experienced medical device lawyers. You might be eligible to seek legal relief against the manufacturers of the defective implant that caused you harm. Contact us today to find out.
An attorney may be able to help you obtain damages to compensate you for your physical, emotional, and financial losses arising from the defective implant. Contact us to reach our skilled and compassionate legal team today to learn how to get started on your potential case.
