Wright Cartiva By Dr. Warren Windram D.P.M. Foot and Ankle Surgeon
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ARTIVA® SCI Keeps you Moving The big toe joint holds up to 100% of your weight every time you step. That pressure can cause the cartilage in the joint to wear down, leading to painful big toe arthritis. The good news? There are treatment options that can help you move again. CARTIVA® SCI is a quick 35-minute procedure where your physician replaces the damaged cartilage in your big toe with a new synthetic cartilage that behaves like the natural cartilage of your big toe joint.It’s the only FDA approved option that safely and effectively reduces arthritis pain while also improving your toe’s range of motion.
Movement Matters Your big toe joint is uniquely designed for movement and provides most of the force needed for walking and running. Unlike fusion surgery, which locks the joint in place, CARTIVA® Synthetic Cartilage Implant (SCI) reduces pain while also allowing your joint to move how it’s supposed to. Implanting CARTIVA® SCI is also 40% faster than the alternative fusion surgery. No casts or crutches, recovery is
smooth and patients can typically bear weight immediately after receiving CARTIVA® SCI. CARTIVA® SCI is proven to provide long-term pain reduction and increased foot mobility, with 97% reduction in pain demonstrated at almost six years post procedure
CARTIVA® SCI Procedure WHAT WILL HAPPEN BEFORE SURGERY? Your doctor will give you instructions prior to your surgery. You should follow these instructions the day before the operation. This surgery usually occurs without an overnight stay in the hospital. The procedure usually lasts about 25 minutes.
What Will Happen During Surgery? The CARTIVA SCI goes through a small cut in the top of your toe. Once you have been given anesthesia and are asleep in the operating room, the procedure will begin. First, your doctor will make a small (about 2 inch) cut in the skin over the top of your big toe joint. This will open the joint of your big toe. Then, the doctor will use special tools to remove the necessary amount of bone to make a hole for the implant. Your doctor will then place the CARTIVA implant into the hole in your bone joint, providing a smooth, slippery, load-bearing surface. The implant stays in place
without the use of cement or glue. Once in place, your doctor will close the cut in your toe with sutures, apply any dressings and finish the operation.
What Can I Expect After Surgery? Ask your doctor about what will help you recover from surgery. It is important to follow your doctor’s instructions carefully. You may begin putting weight on your toe as soon as you feel ready. You should begin exercises that move your joint immediately following surgery. You may need the help of a physical therapist to help you walk smoothly and without limping during your recovery. You should see your doctor to check on your progress after surgery.
Dr. Windram specializes in foot & ankle reconstructive/trauma surgery, with a particular interest in total ankle joint replacement surgery. He has always been involved with podiatric surgical training, working as the podiatric surgical residency director at Memorial Health Care System. Dr. Windram is the current director of the Foot and Ankle Fellowship program at Westside Regional Medical Center and a clinical instructor at Westside and Memorial Health Care System’s podiatric surgical residency programs. South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine, 220 S.W. 84th Ave, Suite 102, Plantation, FL 33324
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South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine
FOOT, ANKLE, & LEG SPECIALISTS OF SOUTH FLORIDA
OPEN DAILY FOR SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS & TELEMEDICINE DURING THE COVID19 CRISIS
PEDIATRICS
• Flat feet • High Arches • Fractures • Growing Pains • Warts
• Toe Walkers • In Toe • Out Toe • Limping • Ingrown Nail
FRACTURES Why go to an Emergency Room? All Foot, Ankle, and Leg Fractures in Children and Adults! FOOT AND ANKLE ARTHRITIS Total Joint Replacement, Ankle Replacement, Arthroscopy, Fusions, Joint Realignment
CARTILAGE INJURIES Microfractures, Cartilage Transplants, Osteochondral Grafting RECONSTRUCTIVE FOOT, ANKLE AND LEG SURGERY Flat Foot, Bunions, Hammertoes, Ligament Repair, Achilles Tendon Tears, Arthritis Surgery SPORTS MEDICINE Tendon and Ligament injuries, Heel Pain, Shockwave Therapy, PRP & Stem Cell Injections, Arthroscopy and Tendoscopy, Shin Splints, Compartment Syndrome
SERVING OUR PATIENTS FOR OVER 30 YEARS Dr. Warren Windram, D.P.M.
Board Qualified FOOT, ANKLE, & LEG SPECIALIST
Dr. John Goodner, D.P.M.
Board Qualified FOOT, ANKLE, & LEG SPECIALIST
Dr. Carlo Messina, D.P.M.
Dr. Robert Sheinberg, D.P.M.
Board Certified FOOT, ANKLE, & LEG SPECIALIST
- In Loving Memory -
WESTON
PEMBROKE PINES
954-389-5900
954-430-9901
1600 Town Center Blvd.
17842 NW 2nd St.
Dr. Michael Cohen, D.P.M.
Board Certified FOOT, ANKLE, & LEG SPECIALIST
PLANTATION
220 S.W. 84th Ave., #102
954-720-1530 SATURDAY HOURS
Make Your Appointment Online at www.SouthFloridaSportsMedicine.com
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IMEs • Personal Injury • Worker’s Compensation Most HMOs/PPOs • All Foot Ankle & Leg Emergencies Same Day Appointments • Saturday Appointments Early Morning & Evening Appointments
SELF PAY RATES (Procedure cost is in addition to office visit.) New Patient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200 Surgery Consult . . . . . . . . . . . $200 Injections . . . . . . . . . .$75 per shot Casts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$175 Follow Up Visit . . . . . . . . $50-$100 Orthotics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350 Ingrown Nail . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$125 X-Rays . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 per area PRP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$600 Shockwave (3 sessions) . . . . $500 Laceration Repair . . . . . . . . . $250 Wound Care . . . . . . . . . . .$75-$125 (FOR CHRONIC HEEL PAIN & TENDONITIS)
SPORTS MEDICINE ASSOCIATES (Self Pay Rates Do Not Apply To This Practice Below)
Dr. Al DeSimone, M.D. Board Certified SHOULDER & KNEE SPECIALIST
Dr. Fernando Moya, M.D. Board Certified SHOULDER & KNEE SPECIALIST
Dr. David Shenassa, M.D. Board Qualified HAND & WRIST SURGEON
Dr. Alexander Bertot, M.D. Board Certified SPORTS MEDICINE SPECIALIST
Dr. Franz Jones, D.O. Board Certified SPINE SPECIALIST
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