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.…
Osteoarthritis affects around 18% of women and 10% of men over the age of 60. It is the most common joint disease worldwide. In the UK, according to the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), around 8.75 million people over the age of 45 have sought treatment for osteoarthritis.
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…
It’s easy to see why cycling is one of the most popular forms of exercise. There’s nothing quite like heading off on your bike with the wind in your hair and an ever-changing vista ahead of you. As well as being good for your mental health, cycling is a great form of exercise that can…
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.
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…
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…
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…
Heel pain is most often caused by Plantar Fasciitis. If you have been diagnosed with this debilitating condition, there are certain types of exercise that you should avoid and other exercises that can help to alleviate your symptoms.
