Mako Robotic Surgery: Over 13,000 Procedures Performed Globally Every Month
Mako robotic arm technology is transforming the experience of patients undergoing joint replacement surgery all around the world.
The Effects of Smoking on Healing After Joint Replacement
According to the Office for National Statistics, around 6.9 million people over the age of 18 smoke in the UK. More men smoke than women (15.9% compared to 12.5%) and smoking is more prevalent among people in routine and manual occupations – where approximately one in four people smoke (23.4%) – compared to those in…
Effect of Lockdown Weight Gain on Joint Replacement Outcomes
The impacts of lockdown are being felt in many different ways but one of these is in weight gain among certain sectors of the population. If you are due to undergo joint replacement surgery this could have a detrimental impact on the outcomes of your surgery.
Stress Management Before and After Your Joint Replacement Surgery
As orthopaedic consultants, we have always talked to our patients about the importance of effective stress management before and after a major operation like joint replacement surgery. Over the last year we have seen a surge in people’s stress levels due to the pandemic and, although the end of lockdown and the arrival of the vaccine…
Joint Replacement FAQs as we Emerge from Lockdown
Over the coming weeks and months, we expect there to be a gradual return to normal as we emerge from lockdown. If you are waiting for joint replacement surgery, this is likely to be particularly welcome as many people have experienced a worsening of symptoms during the pandemic. As lockdown restrictions ease, our phones have…
The Importance of Sleep Before and After Joint Replacement Surgery
It’s easy to take sleep for granted but it plays a crucial role in our body’s natural healing and repair processes. If you are scheduled to undergo joint replacement surgery, it’s important to get enough sleep both before and after your surgery. To mark World Sleep Day (19 March), we’re looking at some of the…
Good Nutrition Aids Recovery from Joint Replacement Surgery
If you are undergoing joint replacement surgery, it’s important to recognise the key role you can play in helping to determine the outcomes of your operation. As orthopaedic surgeons, we ensure that we are up to date with the latest techniques and technologies to deliver the best possible results, but patients are sometimes surprised that…
The Link Between Orthopaedic Health and Mental Health
If you suffer from a debilitating condition like arthritis you don’t need us to tell you that it can have a significant impact on your mental health.
Treatment Pioneered by Andrew Carrothers Gives Movement to Cancer Patients
Andrew Carrothers Features in Acclaimed TV Series Performing Pioneering Treatment Founder of Carrothers Orthopaedics, Andrew Carrothers showcased his extraordinary surgical skills in the new BBC series of Surgeons: At The Edge of Life. He was performing a combination of operations for cancer patients to help restore mobility. The highly acclaimed BBC series, which features the pioneering…
Planning Your Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Surgery: What’s Different?
A small number of orthopaedic surgeons, including Carrothers Orthopaedics, are offering Mako robotic arm assisted surgery for patients undergoing partial and total knee replacement or total hip replacement procedures. This ground-breaking technology provides some important benefits over traditional surgical techniques. In this blog we explore what the difference is between traditional and robotic arm-assisted technology,…
