A total knee replacement is a surgical procedure to remove a damaged knee joint and replace it with an artificial knee joint, called a prosthesis. It’s called a ‘total knee replacement’ because during surgery the whole of the knee joint is replaced. By contrast, in a partial knee replacement, only the damaged compartments of the…
Maintaining a healthy weight is good for all of us, it’s hard to argue with that. But if you’re experiencing hip or knee pain or scheduled to have a hip or knee replacement, there are very particular reasons to lose any excess pounds. In this article we’ll look at the impact of excess weight on…
Being diagnosed with osteoarthritis can be scary and confusing. It’s natural to be concerned and to wonder what the condition means for you and your lifestyle, both now and in the future. In this article, we address some of the most common concerns, questions and areas of confusion for people who are newly-diagnosed with osteoarthritis.…
We talk a lot about Mako robotic arm assisted joint replacements. People sometimes ask why we place so much emphasis on this type of joint replacement surgery and why Carrothers Orthopaedics recommends Mako to anyone needing a joint replacement, unless there are good reasons not to. The answer is simple. While conventional joint replacement surgery…
Osteoarthritis affects more than 520 million people around the world, making it the most common joint condition globally. There are some common and persistent myths about the disease which can make it hard for people affected by osteoarthritis to understand the condition, its causes and the most effective ways to treat it. In this blog…
Technological innovation is having a huge impact on every aspect of our lives, and nowhere more so than in the field of orthopaedics. Orthopaedic consultants deal with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves). In recent years, there have been significant advances in…
One of the lesser-talked-about symptoms of osteoarthritis is sleep disturbance. While most people are aware that this degenerative condition damages joints, leading to pain, stiffness and loss of mobility, fewer know about the impact of osteoarthritis on sleep. How many people with osteoarthritis experience sleep problems? According to the Arthritis Foundation, a major non-profit organisation…
If you have a partial hip replacement, the natural socket of your hip is left intact and only the ‘ball’ part of your joint is replaced. With a total hip replacement, both the ball and socket part of the hip joint are removed and replaced with components made from metal, plastic or ceramic. These components…
Timing is important when it comes to diagnosing and treating osteoarthritis, which is a degenerative disease that leads to gradually worsening symptoms. If you wait too long before getting a diagnosis you can miss out on conservative self-care measures that could slow the disease in its early stages. Conversely, if you opt for joint replacement…
Painful swollen joints can have a huge impact on your quality of life and overall wellbeing. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that is caused by gradual deterioration of the cartilage in your joints, leading to worsening symptoms. However, while there is no cure for the condition, there are plenty of things you can do to relieve…
