With the end of the year fast approaching, it is our custom to pause to say a few ‘thank yous’, to look back over the last 12 months and to share what’s coming up next year. Thank you to our patients As always, our first thank you is to our patients. In a personal message,…
Andrew Carrothers – one of the early pioneers of Mako robotic-arm assisted joint replacement surgery and a passionate advocate of the benefits of this approach for patients – recently performed his 1000th Mako procedure. This significant milestone comes just two years after Mr Carrothers helped spearhead the implementation of Mako Total Knee 2 – the…
Osteoarthritis can have a big impact on your life. We most often talk about the physical symptoms – pain, stiffness, loss of mobility and swelling – but the condition can also have a detrimental impact on your mental health. In this article we’ll look at the reasons why osteoarthritis is linked to pain, depression and…
Joint replacement is a surgical procedure that is used to treat a severely damaged joint. Hip and knee replacements are now routine procedures that can significantly improve a person’s quality of life.
Arthrosamid is an injectable treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee. It works by mimicking the properties of synovial fluid, which occurs naturally inside the joint helping to cushion it as you move. Injecting Arthrosamid – a biocompatible hydrogel containing cross-linked polyacrylamide and water – increases synovial elasticity in patients with knee osteoarthritis. This supports improved…
In recent years, you may have noticed that there’s been a greater focus than ever before on the importance of vitamin D. As orthopaedic surgeons, we welcome this increased awareness as, along with calcium, vitamin D is an essential nutrient for building and maintaining healthy bones. Without vitamin D, our bodies can only absorb 10-15%…
How long does it take to recover from joint replacement surgery? This is often the most pressing question for patients coming in for surgery and it’s understandable to want to know. Different people can have different priorities – whether it’s getting back to work, returning to sport or resuming the activities you love – but,…
If you have been experiencing ongoing pain or stiffness, it’s natural to wonder about the cause. Is it something simple like a muscle strain or could it be a sign that you’re developing arthritis? In this article, we’ll look at the common symptoms of arthritis, along with other possible causes of joint pain. Of course,…
The hip is the largest ball and socket joint in the body. We use our hips for walking, running, standing, sitting… in fact many different types of movement throughout our day-to-day life. So, when we start to develop hip pain it can be quite a challenge. In this article we’ll look at some common causes…
Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens the bones, making them far more likely to fracture. Find out how it can have an impact on knee replacement surgery.
