There has been increased interest in non-surgical treatments for osteoarthritis in recent years. One of the reasons for this is the Covid-19 pandemic, which resulted in disruption to normal treatment for osteoarthritis and patients experiencing longer delays for 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…
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…
Cycling is a great form of exercise that is beneficial for both your physical fitness and your mental health. However, calf muscles work hard during a bike ride and they can be susceptible to injury if you don’t have a thorough warm-up routine or you push yourself too hard and too fast without first building…
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that is the result of a loss of cartilage in the joints, often due to age-related wear and tear. The condition can cause severe pain and loss of mobility as it develops, although in its early stages the symptoms are milder and more manageable.
Patients are waiting longer for surgery since the pandemic – and sometimes significantly longer. A report commissioned by Independent Age – Patiently Waiting – examined the experience of older people waiting for surgery. It points to the fact that 5.6 million people are currently waiting for hospital treatment but warns that the actual picture could…
If you have a degenerative disease like osteoarthritis that is in its advanced stages or if you suffer a serious fracture, you are likely to be offered joint replacement surgery. This is a routine surgical procedure, with the most common joints to be replaced being the hips and knees. Some orthopaedic surgeons like Carrothers Orthopaedic…
A new treatment that involves injecting a protein solution derived from your own blood is offering hope to people suffering from debilitating knee pain due to osteoarthritis.
While hip replacement surgery is now a routine operation, the procedure is constantly being revised and updated, with new advancements as technology advances. Andrew Carrothers, consultant orthopaedic and military surgeon, uses Symbios custom implants or Mako robotic arm-assisted surgery to provide the best possible outcomes for patients. In this blog we explore the benefit of…
To mark National Arthritis Week, we’re reaching out to people who might not yet have a diagnosis of arthritis but who are experiencing joint pain. There can be many different causes of joint pain and you may be wondering whether you need to seek medical help or not. Here are some simple ways to tell…