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…
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 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.
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…
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.
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…