This patient has had big toe joint pain and swelling for 10+ years. He is only in his 40's so fusing the joint and staying off his feet for 3 months was not an option. The "Primus" first great toe joint implant allows patients to be back in shoes between 2-3 weeks.

Many patients who have had multiple 'gout' attacks as well as injuries or swelling/pain after activity at the first big toe joint have an advanced form or osteoarthritis. In short, the cartilage and bone underneath have degenerated to a point where the first big toe joint does not function or move normally or without pain.

Newer injection therapies have shown promise, but at the end stage of this type of arthritis, this device both maintains the movement and range of motion of the joint, but also leaves the option to replace the device if it wears out.

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