New carbon fiber plate offers hope for stiff big toe

NCT ID NCT05692687

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

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 properly, which could ease pain and improve movement.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center,

    Jackson, Mississippi, 39202, United States

  • South Florida Foot and Ankle Center

    Lake Worth, Florida, 33462, United States

  • University of Kansas Medical Centre

    Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

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