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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
For many years now, we’ve made it a practice to look back over the year as it draws to a close and recognise the milestones and achievements of the last 12 months. It helps us to continue to strive forward using our past experiences as a guide. So, here is our review of 2022 and…