Hi everyone! I am new to the forum. I am looking for guidance and those who have had experience with a partial knee replacement using an Oxford Joint:
As background, I am a 56 year old male who has run 5-10 miles per week for cardio and played competitive baseball since my late 20's. I experienced my first knee issue (right knee) in 2016 and had to have a 'scope procedure to remove debris as a result of a torn medial meniscus. After recovering and returning to the baseball field and some scale down running (3-5 miles per week), I suffered a second medial meniscus tear in 2018 and had another 'scope procedure. Post surgery, my surgeon recommended light jogging on soft surfaces only and the use of a Don-Joy knee brace when playing competitive baseball. The surgeon also noted that my knee had a fair amount of Arthritis and he expected it to worsen.
Fast forward to 2019, and based on a recommendation from two baseball teammates, I underwent stem cell therapy (harvested the stem cells from my hips) and a PRP treatment in the knee. I believed I was making significant progress however, in Sept 2020, while playing baseball, I apparently re-injured the knee. After a return visit to the surgeon, x-rays and an MRI, he has recommended a partial knee replacement using the Oxford Joint. He noted that I now have "significant Arthritis" present in the knee. I am scheduled for this surgery on 18 Dec 2020.
Based on the above, I am very interested in hearing from those of you who have had this procedure and what you experienced. I would like to hear about your recovery period and limitations (if any) on activities that include running/jogging, tennis, baseball/softball, and other rigorous hobbies.
While my surgeon has said I will most definitely play baseball again, with no significant pain, he is non-committal regarding my potential performance limitations.
Please do share your thoughts as quickly as you can in view of my upcoming surgery! Thank you!!
As background, I am a 56 year old male who has run 5-10 miles per week for cardio and played competitive baseball since my late 20's. I experienced my first knee issue (right knee) in 2016 and had to have a 'scope procedure to remove debris as a result of a torn medial meniscus. After recovering and returning to the baseball field and some scale down running (3-5 miles per week), I suffered a second medial meniscus tear in 2018 and had another 'scope procedure. Post surgery, my surgeon recommended light jogging on soft surfaces only and the use of a Don-Joy knee brace when playing competitive baseball. The surgeon also noted that my knee had a fair amount of Arthritis and he expected it to worsen.
Fast forward to 2019, and based on a recommendation from two baseball teammates, I underwent stem cell therapy (harvested the stem cells from my hips) and a PRP treatment in the knee. I believed I was making significant progress however, in Sept 2020, while playing baseball, I apparently re-injured the knee. After a return visit to the surgeon, x-rays and an MRI, he has recommended a partial knee replacement using the Oxford Joint. He noted that I now have "significant Arthritis" present in the knee. I am scheduled for this surgery on 18 Dec 2020.
Based on the above, I am very interested in hearing from those of you who have had this procedure and what you experienced. I would like to hear about your recovery period and limitations (if any) on activities that include running/jogging, tennis, baseball/softball, and other rigorous hobbies.
While my surgeon has said I will most definitely play baseball again, with no significant pain, he is non-committal regarding my potential performance limitations.
Please do share your thoughts as quickly as you can in view of my upcoming surgery! Thank you!!