Dr. Bob's patient discusses her painless Arthrosurface procedure
Arthrosurface
It used to be that pain in the great toe joint and hallux rigidus were hard to treat and had few options. In most cases of moderate to severe arthritis of the big toe joint, a joint fusion was the only surgical choice. Sadly, joint fusion can cause your toe to become stiff, limiting your shoe choices and activities.
That is no longer true! Dr. Bob Baravarian uses the Arthrosurface procedure to relieve big toe pain. Arthrosurface HemiCAP© surgery is a nearly painless technique that allows you to return to your regular activities in just 10 days.
Why Arthrosurface is a better treatment option for hallux rigidus
The Arthrosurface implant system is a metal partial joint replacement that offers a quicker recovery than other big toe surgeries, allowing for motion in the joint while providing pain relief. Dr. Bob’s patients are on their feet immediately and back in sandals just days after the procedure.
Articular cartilage is the material that coats the bone surfaces within the joint and facilitates the smooth sliding of these surfaces against one another. The Arthrosurface procedure replaces the damaged or absent articular cartilage at the head of the metatarsal with a titanium implant, restoring mobility. Additionally, the anatomical design preserves the natural curvature of the toe.
What’s the Arthrosurface recovery?
The incision is closed with sutures, and the foot is bandaged. Postoperative instructions include early active toe movement with weight bearing in a surgical shoe. While some Arthrosurface surgeries may be performed on an outpatient basis, a hospital stay of one to two days may be necessary after the surgery.
About Anika’s Arthrosurface joint preservation systems
Anika is a global company focused on joint preservation and dedicated to offering significant progress in early-stage orthopedic treatment. This includes managing pain associated with osteoarthritis, providing regenerative solutions, repairing soft tissues, and implementing bone-conserving technologies for joints.
Over 50,000 patients have received relief from the FDA-approved Arthrosurface implant systems. In addition to patients with hallux rigidus, Arthrosurface has provided knee, ankle, and hip replacements, as well as total shoulder arthroplasty (shoulder replacement with OVO Motio Inlay Glenoid).
How Dr. Bob Baravarian leads the way
You can trust Dr. Bob to accurately assess your condition and provide a remedy with both near- and long-term solutions. That’s why he is regarded as the premier foot specialist in Southern California.
Podiatric foot and ankle sports medicine surgeons concentrate exclusively on the foot and ankle from the beginning of their medical school education. After medical training, they begin a rigorous three-year surgical residency. What sets podiatric surgical residents apart from general orthopaedic residents is that they specialize in the foot and ankle, while most (though not all) orthopedic residents do not.
Dr. Bob realizes you rely on his decades of combined experience to develop effective foot therapy that returns the joy of activity, whether all-out sports or simply a stroll around the park. He also understands when advanced treatments may be ineffective and a poor use of healthcare dollars.
For a consultation, please call (855) 557-5400 or make an appointment online now.
Dr. Bob Baravarian is conveniently located in Los Angeles, near Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, providing expert foot and ankle care for patients throughout Southern California.
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