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Hip Replacement Surgery – Comparing Mako Robotic Arm Assisted, Minimally Invasive and Conventional

Advances in technology and orthopaedic surgery have led to greater choice than ever before when it comes to hip replacements. In this article, we consider the benefits of Mako robotic arm assisted, minimally invasive and conventional hip replacement surgery. While it can be helpful to understand the different options when it comes to hip replacement,…

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Our End of Year Message for Our Patients in 2023

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…

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Milestones and Achievements for Carrothers Orthopaedics in 2023

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…

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How Long Will my Mako Knee Replacement Last?

Knee replacement surgery is offered to people who are experiencing severe knee pain and loss of function, due to a degenerative condition like osteoarthritis, or serious knee injury. Some orthopaedic surgeons, including Carrothers Orthopaedics, use Mako – a state-of-the-art software and robotic arm technology developed by Stryker – to plan and implement knee replacement procedures.…