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Question: My right great toe has cartilage damage due to trauma (sliding directly into a shower base OK a slick tile floor multiple times. X-rays show that the toe's "knuckle" bones are not cushioned and are in direct contact with each other.
Is replacement of the damaged cartilage with silicone gel a possibility or is some other replacement , such as a donor m meniscus, a better option?
Is replacement of the damaged cartilage with silicone gel a possibility or is some other replacement , such as a donor m meniscus, a better option?
Brief Answer:
Joint replacement may be needed in severe damage.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The damaged cartilage of the big toe is difficult to repair surgically. The replacement of the great toe is usually recommended in case of a severe arthritis and cartilage damage.
Replacement with silicone gel can help but metallic resurfacing of the joint may also be needed to smooth en the surface of the bone. Donor meniscus is not tried in great toe due to lesser chances of acceptability and a complicated surgery due to a small joint.
It is better to consult your surgeon and consider metallic resurfacing of the joint along with silicone gel cartilage.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Joint replacement may be needed in severe damage.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The damaged cartilage of the big toe is difficult to repair surgically. The replacement of the great toe is usually recommended in case of a severe arthritis and cartilage damage.
Replacement with silicone gel can help but metallic resurfacing of the joint may also be needed to smooth en the surface of the bone. Donor meniscus is not tried in great toe due to lesser chances of acceptability and a complicated surgery due to a small joint.
It is better to consult your surgeon and consider metallic resurfacing of the joint along with silicone gel cartilage.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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