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Treatment for Knee Arthritis: 2024 Update

Osteoarthritis of the knee is a painful condition caused by loss of cartilage in the knee joint which prevents the bones from moving smoothly over each other, resulting in pain, stiffness and loss of function. As the condition worsens, the pain can become disabling and this can significantly impact your quality of life. Although osteoarthritis…

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Our End of Year Message for Our Patients in 2023

Season’s greetings from the team at Carrothers Orthopaedics and we hope you have a happy and healthy new year. Thank you We greatly appreciate all of your support and feedback this year, particularly the many heart-warming reviews you have left for us on the iwantgreatcare.org website. There is nothing more satisfying for us as a…

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Milestones and Achievements for Carrothers Orthopaedics in 2023

As the end of the year approaches, we’re pausing to look back on the milestones and achievements for Carrothers Orthopaedics over the last 12 months before turning our attention to the year to come. Certificate of Excellence This has been a great year for us and our patients and we are particularly proud of the…

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What are Corticosteroids and How do They Help With Arthritis Pain?

Injections of corticosteroids – also called steroid injections – are routinely used in the treatment of painful conditions like arthritis. The injections contain cortisone, which is a type of steroid used to reduce inflammation in the body. Some steroids occur naturally in the human body and these artificial steroids are used to mimic their effects…

Older woman outside with her bike holding her knee in pain

Osteoarthritis – A Growing Problem

According to the 2023 State of Musculoskeletal Health report by Versus Arthritis, a charity dedicated to supporting people with arthritis in the UK, more than 10 million people in this country – one in six of us – are living with osteoarthritis. It is the most common form of arthritis. Others include: gout (which affects…

Mako robotic arm assisted knee replacement at Carrothers Orthopaedics in Cambridge

Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Joint Replacements: Going from Strength-to-Strength

Mako SmartRobotics is a ground-breaking surgical technology, created by Stryker to improve outcomes for patients undergoing knee, partial knee or hip replacements. The latest Mako statistics More than a million Mako procedures have been performed to date in around 35 countries worldwide. In the 17 years since robotic-arm assisted surgery was first introduced, the technology…

Older man smiling and using frame after hip surgery with help of nurse at home

Frequently Asked Questions About Total Hip Replacements

In this article we will answer some of the questions we get asked most frequently about total hip replacements. While we can give general information and guidance about this common surgical procedure, your own orthopaedic surgeon will be able to provide specific information for you and your individual circumstances, including answering your questions and allaying…

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Frequently Asked Questions About Total Knee Replacement

Here are some of the key things you need to know about total knee replacement surgery. We aim to provide a general overview, but your own orthopaedic surgeon will be able to offer more personalised information that is specific to you. What is a total knee replacement? A total knee replacement (also referred to as…