Knee Pain Slowing You Down?
Get Active Again with a Same-Day Partial Knee Replacement
Dr. Richard Rhodes, orthopedic surgeon
After living with knee pain for more than 20 years, Stan Beitscher can finally say he’s pain-free. A partial knee replacement surgery performed last March by Richard Rhodes, MD, at Halifax Health helped him return to his normal lifestyle.
How It Works
Partial knee replacement surgery involves replacing only the damaged cartilage and bone ends while preserving any healthy bone, cartilage and ligaments. This helps delay — or even prevent — a total knee replacement. A partial knee replacement also offers patients:- A more natural motion
- Greater flexibility
- Less pain
- Better long-term results
“It is an extremely successful and remarkable procedure that can truly improve someone’s quality of life,” Dr. Rhodes said. “Patients may go back to their normal daily routines with no limitations.”
At Halifax Health, Dr. Rhodes performs these surgeries using the Oxford® implant, the only fully mobile bearing partial knee system available in the United States. The implants are made of metal and plastic to create a smoothly functioning joint.
Ideal for Active Adults
“Patients may be back to work in as little as two weeks, as opposed to more than a month with other devices,” Dr. Rhodes said. “And, there are no restrictions on activity following the brief recovery period. It is ideal for today’s active society.”“The surgery allowed me to enjoy my family again,” said Dr. Beitscher. “Now I can do things we sometimes take for granted — like running around with my grandson.”
