Surgeon using a mako robotic arm for joint replacement

Who is Opting for Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Joint Replacement Surgery?

Carrothers Orthopaedics is seeing a steady increase in the number of patients opting for Mako robotic arm-assisted joint replacement surgery. One of the most obvious reasons for this is that more people have now heard of Mako joint replacement surgery and the idea of using robotic arm technology no longer seems futuristic or strange.

Andrew Carrothers and team discussing case in advance of Mako joint replacement surgery

Am I Suitable for Mako Robotic Arm Assisted Joint Replacement Surgery?

As more and more patients hear about the benefits of Mako robotic arm-assisted surgery for joint replacements, orthopaedic surgeon, Andrew Carrothers, is increasingly being asked about the concepts of this surgery. Many people want to know what Mako is and whether it’s suitable for them. This article explains who might be offered Mako surgery and…

Mako robotic arm assisted surgeon Andrew Carrothers looking at screen with team

All About Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Joint Replacement

If you are experiencing severe joint pain due to a degenerative condition like osteoarthritis or a serious injury, joint replacement surgery can be life-changing. It involves removing the diseased bone and damaged cartilage in the affected joint and replacing them with prosthetic implants designed to replicate the movement of your natural joint. Joint replacement offers…

Carrothers Orthopaedics Cambridge Team

A Glossary of Orthopaedic Treatments

Orthopaedic treatments are changing and improving all the time. This helpful glossary summarises some of the main treatments we offer here at Carrothers Orthopaedics. If you have questions about any of these treatments or would like more information please contact us and we would be happy to help.

doctor and patient consultation

Hip or Knee Replacement – Should I Have Conventional Surgery or Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Surgery?

If you have a degenerative disease like osteoarthritis that is in its advanced stages or if you suffer a serious fracture, you are likely to be offered joint replacement surgery. This is a routine surgical procedure, with the most common joints to be replaced being the hips and knees. Some orthopaedic surgeons like Carrothers Orthopaedic…