New carbon fiber plate offers hope for stiff big toe
Symptom relief
Completed
This study tested a special carbon fiber plate (CoLink PCR MTP) in 18 adults with hallux rigidus, a painful stiff big toe caused by arthritis. Surgeons removed damaged cartilage and used the plate and screws to fuse the joint. The main goal was to see if the bones healed together…
Sponsor: Invibio Ltd • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:05 UTC