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Cartiva can be used as a substitute for the damaged articular cartilage in your knee. The device provides a viable alternative to those patients seeking relief for their knee pain but not wanting a total knee replacement. Cartiva can also be used to treat osteoarthritis at the base of the thumb. The implant relieves pain and restores range of motion by allowing the bones around the thumb to glide smoothly over one another.
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Centerâs knee specialists have more than 25 years of combined experience in performing cartilage transplants. Timothy J. Myer, M.D. was the first surgeon to do cartilage transplant in Ohio in the 1980s, followed shortly thereafter by Raymond Acus, M.D.t's also one of the most common joints replaced. The simple act of getting out of bed in the morning can be painful for a person with an injured knee. Whether you're suffering from a past injury or from the gradual wear and tear of arthritis, knee pain can make it difficult for you to maintain an active lifestyle.