Revision Surgery for Failed Polyvinyl Alcohol Hydrogel Implant in the First MTP Joint: A Case Report and Comprehensive Review

Background: Hallux rigidus is a degenerative condition of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint that can significantly impair function and quality of life. The introduction of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hydrogel implants, such as Cartiva, offered an alternative to arthrodesis by preserving joint mo...

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Main Authors: Thelma R. Jimenez Mosquea MD, Christopher A. Colasanti MD, Hugo A. Ubillus MD, Raymond J. Walls MD, FRCS(Tr&Orth), MFSEM, FAAOS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2025-04-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/24730114251330300
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