| The OxfordŽ Partial Knee implant
from Biomet Orthopedics is a partial knee implant designed to repair
only one side of the knee (the medial side), making it much smaller
than a total knee implant.
In patients with only limited knee arthritis,
known as medial compartment arthritis, surgeons may elect to perform
a partial knee replacement. Unlike total knee replacement that
removes all the knee joint surfaces, a partial knee replacement
replaces only one side of the knee joint. Some advantages of the
OxfordŽ partial knee replacement are that it removes 75% less bone
and cartilage, is less painful, enables a more rapid recovery, and
provides more natural motion when compared to a total knee
replacement.
By retaining all of the
undamaged parts, the joint may bend and function more naturally.
Knee osteoarthritis usually occurs first in the
medial (inside) portion of the joint. In knees that are otherwise
healthy, a partial knee implant procedure can preserve the healthy
bone, cartilage, and ligaments, potentially preventing or delaying
the need for total knee replacement.
The Only One of Its Kind
Unlike other implants, the OxfordŽ Partial knee is
currently the only fully mobile bearing partial knee system
available in the United States.
Research has shown that partial knee replacements
with moveable plastic bearings like the OxfordŽ Partial knee have
low wear rates, potentially giving them even longer life
expectancies.
The free floating nature of the device
potentially provides for a more natural feeling knee.
More Natural Motion
In a healthy knee, the meniscus serves as a shock
absorber between the ends of the bones. The OxfordŽ Partial knee is
the first partial implant with an artificial meniscal bearing
designed to glide freely throughout the knee's range of motion, more
closely replicating normal movement. The free floating nature of the
device potentially provides for a more natural feeling knee.
Long-term Durability
Published long-term clinical results on the
OxfordŽ Knee demonstrated a 98% success rate at 10 years and 95% at
15 years and beyond, equaling the results of the most successful
total knee replacements.5,6
Not all patients are candidates for OxfordŽ
partial knee replacement. You should discuss your condition and
treatment options with your surgeon. Biomet offers the broadest
range of partial knee replacements available, providing your surgeon
with unparalleled flexibility to address your condition. All provide
the option of minimally invasive surgery.
Lewiston Orthopaedic Associates is
pleased to announce that
Dr. Bryan Beardsley
has been trained on the OxfordŽ partial knee
replacement
and is presently accepting new patients. For more
information, please contact Lewiston Orthopaedic Associates at
208-743-3523. |