[olddog]

My wife had rt knee total replacement in 1999 and lft knee in 2003. Her doctor designed and has a pattent on a knee that is widely used (Royalty is big bucks - you should see his car collection). This guy runs 3 operating room. A team opens, he does the replacement. Another team closes. He typically does a dozen a day. I would recomend him to anyone.

From what I have read and been told, the partial replacement has a very quick recovery time compared to a total replacement. The partial only lasts in the 6 to 10 yr range give or take, where the total is more like 10 to 15 yr. I was told that when a patial needs to be replaced it will most likely require a total replacement. The total replacement recovery is tough at first and quite a while. Technology changes and my memory may not be accurate. Ask questions around these issues.