Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To read our full Nondiscrimination Statement, click here.

Also called "knee resurfacing," this is an alternative to total knee replacement. It allows the patient to retain part of their original knee joint while also receiving some new, artificial parts. Partial knee replacement can be a good option for patients with active lifestyles, allowing them to return to their normal activity levels prior to the onset of their knee pain.