An End of Year Message to Our Patients for 2022
The end of the year is when we like to pause and reflect on the last 12 months and the patients we’ve helped to reclaim their quality of life.
Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Joint Replacement Explained
Mako joint replacement surgery is now offered by many of the leading orthopaedic surgeons around the world, including Carrothers Orthopaedics. In this article we will explain what it is and why it is growing in popularity.
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…
Can Cycling Cause Stress Fractures?
It’s easy to see why cycling is one of the most popular forms of exercise. There’s nothing quite like heading off on your bike with the wind in your hair and an ever-changing vista ahead of you. As well as being good for your mental health, cycling is a great form of exercise that can…
Risks and Rewards of Mako Robotic Arm Assisted Hip and Knee Surgery
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.
Knee Replacement Surgery – What to Expect
Recent advances in surgery and medical technologies mean that some patients are now able to have partial knee replacement surgery with less than a 24-hour hospital stay. If you are having a total knee replacement or if you are at risk of developing complications, you may need to stay in hospital one or two nights…
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…
Do and Don’t Exercises with Plantar Fasciitis
Heel pain is most often caused by Plantar Fasciitis. If you have been diagnosed with this debilitating condition, there are certain types of exercise that you should avoid and other exercises that can help to alleviate your symptoms.
When To Get a Hip Replacement for Osteoarthritis
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…
Osteoarthritis: Management and Options
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…