Failure of Cartiva Implant Caused Nerve Damage and Mobility Loss in Big Toe, Lawsuit Alleges
A Texas man blames the Cartiva implant failure on a lack of adequate testing by the manufacturers, who he says hid the device's failings from the public.
A Texas man blames the Cartiva implant failure on a lack of adequate testing by the manufacturers, who he says hid the device's failings from the public.
More than a quarter of Cartiva toe implant recipients expressed dissatisfaction with the procedure, with less than 40% reporting being satisfied with the results.
Cartiva SCI manufacturers knew about the high rates of complications linked to the big toe implant, but failed to warn the medical community or patients, according to the complaint.
Some anesthesiologists say patients should be taken off drugs three weeks before surgery to avoid risks caused by Ozempic stomach side effects
Fusion of her big toe left plaintiff with decreased flexibility, and the Cartiva implant lawsuit indicates she will need additional reconstructive surgery.
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Lawsuits allege design problems with Cartiva toe implants cause complications after surgery, often resulting in additional procedures, loss of mobility and worse long-term outcomes for big toe pain.