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What Causes Severe Pain In A Toe Joint After A Cartiva Implant?
I had a cartival implant in my toe joint and it has been 8 weeks and I still am in pain. My big toe feels like I am walking on a pebble and it seems like the pain radiates from big toe up the sula nerve. Doesn t,t go up leg. I don,t see my doctor till next Wednesday but it s difficult to sleep. Answer is suppose to be for free
Fri, 21 Sep 2018
Hello,
The persistent pain in the site of implant can be due to a displaced implant or an infection in the area that needs to be ruled out after a proper examination.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal,
Orthopaedic Surgeon
The persistent pain in the site of implant can be due to a displaced implant or an infection in the area that needs to be ruled out after a proper examination.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal,
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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