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Robena Foland
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"When my surgeon put in the Oxford® [Partial] Knee, it was like a miracle, and that's the truth."
Robena is a passionate Italian woman. Not just because of her "all day" spaghetti sauce but because she has a real zest for life. Robena loves to cook, walk for miles, swim, and visit with her neighbors. Then she got arthritis in her knee.
Like most people with severe arthritis, Robena lived with the pain. She says, "sometimes my knee would give out, it just wouldn't support me." Then there was the sharp pain. Robena says, "before surgery, the pain was absolutely debilitating. I was getting totally disabled. I couldn't walk. I couldn't stand. That's when I decided that I needed to do something."
She saw an orthopedic surgeon, who told her about the Oxford® Partial Knee implant. Robena says, "my first thought about surgery was fear. But I trusted my doctor and I knew that's what I needed to do to get some relief."
Robena researched her condition and her possible treatment options. She also spoke with her orthopedic surgeon who gave her educational material to help set her expectations after surgery. Robena says, "They told me that I would be up the same day as surgery and that I would go home 3 days later, and I was."
As far as recovery, Robena says, "The most important thing for knee replacement is exercise." Robena's goal was to get on her feet as quickly as she could, and she knew that doing her exercises would help her achieve her goal.
Robena says, "After surgery, I didn't have to take a lot of pain medication - maybe for 2 or 3 days. I attribute that to the skill of my surgeon, to the marvelous [Oxford® Knee] device, and to my attitude about my exercise."
Robena was driving two weeks after surgery. And she says that the "biggest thing is my ability to walk. Limping made my back pain worse, but with the Oxford® Knee my back pain is much better." Robena continues, "Had I known it was going to be this easy, I would have had it done much earlier. As a matter of fact, I can't wait to have my other knee done."
The decision to have joint replacement surgery can be intimidating. We hope Robena's story gives you valuable information regarding joint replacement surgery. When asked to summarize her experience, Robena simply says, "My world was getting smaller and smaller because I couldn't walk. When my surgeon put in the Oxford® Knee, it was like a miracle, and that's the truth."
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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