Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition that leads to a worsening of symptoms as time goes on. As we age, the joints in our body start to wear. This can occur in any joint, although those that are weight-bearing – such as the hips and knees – are particularly at risk. In this blog we are…
Receiving an arthritis diagnosis can be worrying and you’re likely to have many questions about your condition and how you will manage it going forward. Your GP or orthopaedic surgeon should be your first port of call as they will be able to answer specific questions relating to the type of arthritis you have, its…
Undergoing any kind of surgery can be nerve-wracking. Beforehand you are likely to have lots of questions and probably quite a few fears and anxieties, and afterwards, you may face a lengthy period of recovery and recuperation. Being well-informed about the procedure you are considering can help to calm unnecessary fears and may help you…
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…
Arthritis is a painful condition that can affect any joint in your body. We commonly treat pelvic, hip, knee and ankle arthritis. There are different types of arthritis but the most common is osteoarthritis which affects millions of people around the world. It is a degenerative condition that develops when cartilage begins to deteriorate. Cartilage…
Osteoarthritis of the knee is a painful condition caused by loss of cartilage in the knee joint which prevents the bones from moving smoothly over each other, resulting in pain, stiffness and loss of function. As the condition worsens, the pain can become disabling and this can significantly impact your quality of life. Although osteoarthritis…
Season’s greetings from the team at Carrothers Orthopaedics and we hope you have a happy and healthy new year. Thank you We greatly appreciate all of your support and feedback this year, particularly the many heart-warming reviews you have left for us on the iwantgreatcare.org website. There is nothing more satisfying for us as a…
As the end of the year approaches, we’re pausing to look back on the milestones and achievements for Carrothers Orthopaedics over the last 12 months before turning our attention to the year to come. Certificate of Excellence This has been a great year for us and our patients and we are particularly proud of the…
Carrothers Orthopaedics continues to lead the way in Mako joint replacement surgery and in 2024 will continue to be one of the pioneers of the new Mako Knee 2.0 software. To date, Mr Andrew Carrothers has performed 640 joint replacement procedures using the innovative Mako SmartRobotics system – 420 at the Nuffield Hospital in Cambridge…
Injections of corticosteroids – also called steroid injections – are routinely used in the treatment of painful conditions like arthritis. The injections contain cortisone, which is a type of steroid used to reduce inflammation in the body. Some steroids occur naturally in the human body and these artificial steroids are used to mimic their effects…