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.
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.
If you are suffering from a debilitating condition like arthritis, a hip or knee replacement can be life-changing. This type of surgery can help you to regain your mobility and quality of life, enabling you to resume many of the activities you used to enjoy before pain and stiffness prevented you. As orthopaedic surgeons, we…
Over the coming weeks and months, we expect there to be a gradual return to normal as we emerge from lockdown. If you are waiting for joint replacement surgery, this is likely to be particularly welcome as many people have experienced a worsening of symptoms during the pandemic. As lockdown restrictions ease, our phones have…
Living with chronic hip pain can have a huge impact on your quality of life. Your hips are vital for standing, sitting, walking and running so constant pain can make everyday life and activities extremely challenging.
A robot called Mako is helping orthopaedic surgeons to perform personalised joint replacement surgery, achieving better results and faster recovery rates than ever before.
Once people have got their joint replacement surgery out of the way, there is a tendency to breathe a sigh of relief and think “that’s that”.
Hip replacement surgery not only improves quality of life but it can even increase life expectancy, according to a new study conducted in Sweden.