Toe Joint Pain - Great Toe
Product Overview
The Arthrosurface HemiCAP system is a surgical method for the treatment of localized cartilage lesions and defects in the major joints, which can cause toe joint pain . This system is comprised of three elements; a three-dimensional mapping technology, a set of instruments to map and prepare the damaged area and a cobalt-chrome and titanium implant. The system precisely aligns the surface of the implant to the contours of the patient's articular cartilage surface, thus filling the defect and restoring a smooth and continuous articular surface. The HemiCAP system has been developed so that it can be utilized via minimally disruptive surgical techniques.
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Conditions
Joint Anatomy
Joint is the generic name for the places in
the body where two or more bones are joined together. They are also the
places where the skeletal structure moves or articulates. Articular
cartilage covers or encapsulates these bony surfaces. Several of the
major joint systems are weight bearing.
Cartilage Damage
Articular cartilage is a thin, whitish,
glistening layer of protective tissue that covers the joint surfaces of
bones. Articular cartilage is composed of hyaline cartilage cells,
which have many unique properties that allow it to function effectively
as a smooth and lubricious load-bearing surface. Small defects in the
articular surface can cause pain and restrict range of motion.
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Treatments
Existing Treatments
Presently the most well known
treatments currently available fall under the categories listed below.
These procedures are specific to the toe and the choice of technique
varies by surgeon and pathology. Most of these procedures are performed
primarily as open surgery.
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