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Mary McMullin
Before her arthritis, Mary enjoyed an active lifestyle that included swimming, walking, bicycling, and working at the hospital as a courier. But when she started getting arthritis in her knees, everyday life became difficult. Mary says, "the more I walked the worse it [the arthritis pain] got."
Mary describes the pain "like a knife twisting on the inside of the knee." She was in pain from "the minute I got out of bed." Mary says, "I was limping all the time and it was getting worse." She was no longer able to walk, swim, or work at the hospital.
"The pain is so great that you know you need to do something. I decided to see a surgeon about the Oxford® Knee and I found out that I was a candidate for it."
Mary felt that she would recover more quickly than with total knee surgery. Mary says, "After [Oxford® Knee] surgery, I got to my room around 5:00 pm and at 6:00 pm I was walking up and down the hallway with a walker and I was doing great."
Mary only spent one night in the hospital, and one week after surgery she could bend her knee 142 degrees. She says, "the staff couldn't believe it."
Mary says that being a good patient involves, "following your doctor's orders. Do what your doctor tells you. Move your knee. That's the whole trick to recovery."
Mary's advice is, "you don't have to live with joint pain. You can get it [treated]." As far as the surgery, Mary says, "there is nothing I would change. I would do it again. I have an Oxford® Knee and I feel wonderful. I have my life back."
The decision to have joint replacement surgery can be intimidating. We hope Mary's story gives you valuable information regarding joint replacement surgery. When asked to summarize her experience, Mary says, "People need to be without pain." Now Mary is without pain, and she is definitely glad she talked to her doctor about the Oxford® Knee.
The decision to have joint replacement surgery can be intimidating. If you have questions regarding the Oxford® Partial Knee, please speak with an orthopedic surgeon or search for an Oxford® Knee trained surgeon in your area.
Not all patients are candidates for partial knee replacement. Only your orthopedic surgeon can tell you if you're a candidate for joint replacement surgery, and if so, which implant is right for your specific needs. You should discuss your condition and treatment options with your surgeon. The Oxford® Meniscal Partial Knee is intended for use in individuals with osteoarthritis or avascular necrosis limited to the medial compartment of the knee and is intended to be implanted with bone cement. The Oxford® Partial Knee replacement is not indicated for use in the lateral compartment. Potential risks include, but are not limited to, loosening, dislocation, fracture, wear, and infection, any of which can require additional surgery. For additional information regarding Oxford® Partial knee replacement, refer to the patient risk information located at the top of this page and talk to your orthopedic surgeon.
While the patient in this story is a true recipient of the Oxford® Partial knee, her results are not necessarily typical, indicative, or representative of all Oxford® Partial knee patients. The Oxford® Partial knee has been used successfully in achieving restored mobility to many patients. However, as with any implanted device, there are factors affecting performance which ultimately result in variable outcomes, including levels of mobility and pain. These factors include, but are not limited to, the patient’s pre and post-operative health conditions, weight, activity level, and adherence to instructions regarding the use of the knee. Due to these variables, it is not possible to predict specific results or patient satisfaction.
The persons named in this article have consented to be named and have given Biomet, Inc. the exclusive right to use their personal and medical information for educational purposes.
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