A discovery by researchers at the University of Leeds and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust offers new hope to people with osteoarthritis of the knee. Leeds clinical trial The study, funded by the charity Versus Arthritis and published in the medical journal Annals of Internal Medicine in July 2024, is good news for the 5.4…
Arthritis of the knee is a painful condition that causes stiffness, swelling and loss of function. Think about how often we use our knees in everyday life – for sitting down or getting up out of a chair, going upstairs, getting in and out of cars. The knee is one of the most hard-working joints…
Did you know there are more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions? People of any age and sex can develop arthritis, which is characterised by pain, stiffness and a loss of normal movement in the joints. Often when people use the term ‘arthritis’ they are referring to osteoarthritis, which is the most common…
Although it may sound futuristic, robotic technology has been used to assist with joint replacement surgery for the last 17 years and it is going from strength-to-strength. Patients can be, understandably, anxious when they first hear about a robotic arm being used by their orthopaedic surgeon to assist in the operating theatre. But, once it…
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…
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…
A private patient at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital who underwent a partial knee replacement with Carrothers Orthopaedics left this review on 12 July 2023 on Iwantgreatcare.org: “I have to say the whole experience was excellent and Mr Carrothers advice and care were exceptional. He took a lot of time to check I was aware of…
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…
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition that can affect any of the joints in your body. It is the most common form of arthritis and is sometimes referred to as “wear and tear” arthritis because it is associated with ageing. There is no cure for the condition once it develops although there are many effective treatments…
There’s nothing quite like hearing directly from other patients when you are contemplating undergoing a procedure. That’s why I Want Great Care – the independent review site – has become such a popular resource. It allows you to check out any doctor, dentist, hospital, GP practice and more. It is completely independent, secure and trusted…