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Joseph Trask

"If I had known about the Oxford® Knee, I probably would have had my knee fixed a couple of years ago."

Joe is active and loves exploring the outdoors. Before osteoarthritis slowed him down, Joe ran in over 100 marathons and enjoyed hiking, camping, and snow skiing.

Joe first noticed pain in his right knee in 2001. Like millions of Americans with osteoarthritis, Joe lived with the pain. For several years, various non-surgical treatments helped Joe maintain activity, but they did not completely relieve his pain. Joe says, "I had been seeing my orthopedic doctor for years, but the pain was getting worse."

When it became painful to get out of bed, Joe knew it was time for surgery. Joe's surgeon recommended the Oxford® Partial Knee System. Joe says, "Many surgeons [I visited with] had a one solution fits all approach. With my active lifestyle, I needed a solution that I could live with."

One of Joe's goals was to get back on his feet as quickly as possible after surgery, and he stayed active before surgery to better prepare for surgery.

Joe's success is partly due to his commitment to his physical therapy. "My continued good results are enough motivation to keep up the [physical] therapy," says Joe.

"It is great to do daily activities without pain, and my limp is gone. If I had known about the Oxford® Knee, I probably would have had my knee fixed a couple of years ago," he states.

The decision to have joint replacement surgery can be intimidating. We hope Joe's story gives you valuable information regarding joint replacement surgery. When asked to summarize his experience, Joe simply says, "Keep a positive attitude."

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, his 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. Some patients still experience pain or other issues. 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.

This patient was not compensated for their testimonial.

Oxford® is a trademark of Biomet Manufacturing Corp.

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