If you are experiencing these symptoms, you are not alone, and it is likely not your fault.

Many patients are told by their original surgeons that their pain is "normal" or that they are just "slow healers." If you are months or years post-surgery and still suffering, the device may have failed.

Common Symptoms of Cartiva Failure:

• Return of Pain: Sharp or aching pain in the big toe joint, often worse than before the surgery.
• Loss of Range of Motion: Stiffness and an inability to bend the toe (hallux rigidus).
• Telescoping Toe: The toe appears shorter or visually deformed due to the implant sinking into the bone.
• Cysts and Swelling: Visible swelling around the joint or cysts detected on X-ray.

The Road to Revision: Tragically, the only fix for a failed Cartiva is typically a revision surgery. Because the implant requires removing bone to install, simply taking it out isn't enough. Most patients require a conversion to fusion (arthrodesis).

• Note: Because the Cartiva procedure removes bone, a revision fusion often requires bone grafts and hardware (plates and screws) to bridge the gap. This is a more invasive surgery than a primary fusion would have been.

Compensation for These Injuries: We are fighting to recover damages for:

• Pain and suffering (past and future).
• Medical bills for revision surgeries and physical therapy.
• Lost wages during recovery periods.
• Permanent loss of mobility.