What is the Oxford Partial Knee Replacement?
The Oxford Partial Knee Replacement was designed in Oxford, England and has been used for over 30 years with excellent success. Some studies show greater than 90% survivorship at 20 years. The concept is simple: if only part of the knee has arthritis, why replace the whole knee? Instead, we are able to resurface the arthritic portion of the knee responsible for causing the pain. Not everyone is a candidate for a partial knee replacement. click here to read more
What are benefits:
- smaller incision
- less pain after surgery
- more predictable range of motion
- quicker recovery
- a knee that actually bends and rotates like a normal knee
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Long term success
Published long-term clinical results on the Oxford® Partial Knee Replacement demonstrate a 98% success rate at 10 years and 95% at 15 years and beyond, equaling the results of the most successful total knee replacements. Other partial knee replacements, such as the MAKOplasty, have not been used long enough to know how long they may last and with what kind of success. For more information comparing the Oxford to the MAKOplasty, please read the article below.
Oxford vs. MAKOplasty FAQ.pdf
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When are you ready for a knee replacement?
When the pain or stiffness becomes severe and you lose the ability to perform normal daily activites such as going on walks, going to the store or getting in and out of the car. People may also notice difficulty with other types of activities such as golfing, playing tennis, riding a bicycle or going on hikes. Most patients have tried over the counter medications, a cortisone injection or viscosupplementation. The "need" for a knee replacement goes beyond the xray and just because your xray may show arthritis, you may not "need" one until your quality of life is dimished. Patients usually know when they are ready for a knee replacement.
What is Rapid Recovery Joint Replacement?
The rapid recovery program is more than just a minimally invasive surgery. It includes:
1. Educating the patient prior to surgery
2. Preoperative physical therapy consultation
3. Coordinating a team focused on the care of joint replacement surgery
4. Minimally invasive surgery
5. Effective pain control protocols that decrease pain while minimizing postoperative nausea/vomiting
6. Early postoperative physical therapy evaluation and mobilization
7. Clinical pathways that help standardize the postoperative experience
8. Efficient discharge planning
At Joint Specialists of WNC, our team is dedicated to making your joint replacement experience the best it can be. We look forward to serving the residents of Hendersonville, Asheville, Brevard, Rutherfordton, Western North Carolina and the Upstate with high quality, compassionate orthopedic care. Please come visit us.
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