Oxford Knee Or Partial Knee Replacement

I had an Oxford knee replacement (partial knee replacement) which did not work. I’ve been told I need a full knee replacement. Has anybody information on this type of revision?

I just wanted to say that I finally have the date for my right partial knee replacement surgery. I will be getting rid of my other junk knee on July. I have heard a partial knee replacement begin referred to as an Oxford knee, but I am not positive about this. My job now is to hang in there, do what I need to between now, and then to get on with my life. I read some posts here and one worries me. One guy had a partial knee replacement and after 9 months post op and wasn’t still satisfied. I hope I’ll be!

At present I am in no way a fan of the oxford knee, I had mine done last Dec a week before xmas and so whole holiday season was done. Since I had the operation I have experienced all kinds of problems with pain and have even wore pain patches to stay the pain. I am still taking pain killers and yesterday I seen the surgeon who made all sorts of promises about how great it would be and his comment yesterday was "you get what you got" and he said he didn't figure even a full knee joint would make things any better. Never again for me that is for sure. My scan three weeks ago showed problems but he said he did feel that the test wasn't read right so what would you do? Who would you believe?

The most wonderful implant ever, in 10 months of the surgery I have completed 3 marathons including Boston, and 100 mile trail run..

21 days after surgery did my first 5K, and 90 days my first marathon.

I am 51 in just a few days...attitude to take your life back is key.

I had the Oxford knee placed a year ago. At first all seemed to be on track. But after about 4 months things went downhill quickly. Increased swelling with periods of minimal swelling followed by a sudden onset of swelling to the point where I needed to use a crutch because of limited mobility from the swelling. I've seen 3 guys including the one who placed it. None of them have an answer. They are all dumbfounded and cannot pinpoint the cause of the swelling. The pain is minimal. I cannot even think of playing tennis, running, as was promised within four months of surgery. They've done an MRI, a dozen X-rays, and bone scan looking for infection as well as blood work....nothing. Has anyone out there had any symptoms even remotely similar to what I describe. I'm 48, active and not ready to call it quits yet.

The person who stated he ran a 5k 21 days after surgery I find very hard to believe. I'm in excellent condition and that was not even close to being an option. I wonder if it may be a planted post.

I had the Oxford put in 3 years ago after having the unispacer and reconstructed ACL. I am going to see doctor Monday, whom I'm told does not use the Oxford anymore he has a new device he uses. I have had the same problem with swelling, and after walking around Cedar Point for 4 hours I was in so much pain that I couldn't crawl if I needed to. I'm sure my doctor will tell me that I need to lose 50 pounds, hard to do when you can't walk without pain. I am only 37, I tore my knee up after giving birth to my second daughter. I walked around for 4 years with a torn ACL, I had 3 doctors do 7 scopes till a intern asked doctor what was gonna hold the unispace into place. As for the guy that says he ran 3 weeks after having this done, When did you do Physical Therapy? Mine didn't start till a week after surgery and lasted for 4 weeks. I was still with a walker for a month after that. I find it hard to believe. I'm just wondering what the "new" device is. The unispacer was suppose to be the best, off the market within a year. It rubbed my bone down to where I had no choice but get a Oxford. I don't want to go thru the pain again, but I can't handle not being able to walk.

The literature and my surgeon showed great promise for the Oxford. It seems like a so much better option than the far more radical total knee replacement. I am 61 and in good physical shape. I had my Oxford replacement about seven weeks ago. I did the physio religiously and it seemed to progress well for the first three weeks or so. However, it remained swollen and was consistently warm to the touch. My doctor did a blood test which showed no sign of infection. Now I seem to have reached a level of discomfort and limitation similar to before I had the procedure. I see the surgeon again tomorrow so will learn more about the issues. So far though I am disappointed.

I agree that the post about doing a marathon a few weeks after the procedure is a plant. Nonsense.

I had a total knee implanted on my right knee a year ago and had nothing but problems and pain. After finding a new surgeon, he suggested a Oxford partial knee for my left side which had also given me problems. Two months ago I had the left knee operated on and it is like night and day. The Oxford knee has been wonderful, and virtually pain free. It feels more like my real knee from what I can remember. I only wish my first doctor had recommended an Oxford for my right knee!

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I had a total knee implanted on my right knee a year ago and had nothing but problems and pain. After finding a new surgeon, he suggested a Oxford partial knee for my left side which had also given me problems. Two months ago I had the left knee operated on and it is like night and day. The Oxford knee has been wonderful, and virtually pain free. It feels more like my real knee from what I can remember. I only wish my first doctor had recommended an Oxford for my right knee!

So can you tell me more about what the Oxford knee is like versus a regular knee? I'd like to know more about this! THanks

I had the Oxford knee replacement exactly 2 years ago and althought the pain doesn't compare to the bone-on-bone pain I had prior to surgery due to torn meniscus and arthritis, I'm not at all to the point where I would recommend this to anyone. I'm only 52 and hate to think I have to live the rest of my life feeling the ache and mechanical feeling that I now have all the time in this knee. I will never run again but finally, walking has much improved.