Joint replacement surgery is a routine procedure to treat severe joint pain caused by arthritis or serious injury. It is a highly successful approach with excellent patient satisfaction ratings. However, prosthetic implants eventually wear out and need to be replaced. Or, the implant may loosen, dislocate or become infected, all of which means the original…
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…
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…
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…
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…
It’s not uncommon for patients to feel anxious before surgery but particularly when it’s a major procedure like a joint replacement. This is the reason that orthopaedic surgeons like Carrothers Orthopaedics ensure that patients have plenty of opportunities to ask questions before their operation. If you are due to undergo joint replacement surgery and are…
A small number of orthopaedic surgeons in the UK are now using Mako robotic arm assisted technology to perform hip and knee replacements. Andrew Carrothers is one of them.
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that causes the cartilage that normally cushions the ends of the bones in your joint to become damaged and start to wear away. It can affect any joint in the body but is particularly common in weight-bearing joints (hips and knees) and in the hands. Osteoarthritis is sometimes called ‘wear…
If you suspect you may have early symptoms of osteoarthritis or if you have recently been given a diagnosis, this article offers some basic information about the condition, its symptoms and how to manage them, both in the early stages and as it progresses. It is important to get a proper diagnosis as other conditions…