Abstract：
The Cartiva implant is a synthetic polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel cartilage substitute that is used as a treatment of first metatarsophalangeal joint arthritis. The implant was designed to relieve the pain associated with hallux rigidus while preserving or restoring range of motion. A summary of outcomes, reasons for these outcomes, and technique pearls will be reviewed here. Seminal articles and current evidence are all included in this article. The aim is for the surgeon to understand all the literature, allowing the surgeon to counsel their patients appropriately, optimize patient selection and to deal with complications.
摘要：
Cartiva植入物是一种合成的聚乙烯醇水凝胶软骨替代品，用于治疗第一跖趾关节关节炎。植入物被设计为缓解与hallux硬体相关的疼痛,同时保持或恢复活动范围。结果摘要，这些结果的原因，和技术珍珠将在这里回顾。开创性文章和当前证据都包含在本文中。目的是让外科医生了解所有的文献，允许外科医生适当地为病人提供咨询，优化患者选择和处理并发症。
