Mako SmartRobotics is a ground-breaking surgical technology, created by Stryker to improve outcomes for patients undergoing knee, partial knee or hip replacements. The latest Mako statistics More than a million Mako procedures have been performed to date in around 35 countries worldwide. In the 17 years since robotic-arm assisted surgery was first introduced, the technology…
You may know prepatellar bursitis by its more common names of Housemaid’s Knee, Carpenter’s Knee or Carpet Layer’s Knee. These names might give you a clue as to how the condition develops. What causes prepatellar bursitis? Prepatellar bursitis is inflammation of the fluid-filled sac (the bursa) at the front or just below your kneecap (patella).…
The symptoms of iliotibial band syndrome (IT band syndrome) are pain, aching or burning on the outside of your knee joint. In the initial stages, the pain tends to ease after you start to exercise, but as the condition worsens exercising may lead to an exacerbation of symptoms. You may also develop warmth or redness…
A private patient at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital who underwent a partial knee replacement with Carrothers Orthopaedics left this review on 12 July 2023 on Iwantgreatcare.org: “I have to say the whole experience was excellent and Mr Carrothers advice and care were exceptional. He took a lot of time to check I was aware of…
A torn meniscus is one of the most common of all knee injuries, particularly among athletes although older people can also be susceptible. Your menisci are the two wedge-shaped sections of cartilage in between your thigh bone and your shin bone. They act as shock absorbers, helping to cushion the knee joint and keep it…
In this article we will answer some of the questions we get asked most frequently about total hip replacements. While we can give general information and guidance about this common surgical procedure, your own orthopaedic surgeon will be able to provide specific information for you and your individual circumstances, including answering your questions and allaying…
Your hamstring muscles run along the back of the thigh, joining your pelvis and hip to your knee. They are a group of three muscles, used in walking, going upstairs, running, squatting and many other leg movements. Your hamstrings control bending the knee, extending and rotating the hip joint. They are particularly susceptible to strain…
Here are some of the key things you need to know about total knee replacement surgery. We aim to provide a general overview, but your own orthopaedic surgeon will be able to offer more personalised information that is specific to you. What is a total knee replacement? A total knee replacement (also referred to as…
Patellar tendonitis, also called jumper’s knee, is a painful condition that affects the patellar tendon which connects the shin bone to your kneecap. This tendon is used alongside the muscles at the front of the thigh when you walk, run, jump or kick. What causes patellar tendonitis? The condition is caused by overusing your knee…
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition that can affect any of the joints in your body. It is the most common form of arthritis and is sometimes referred to as “wear and tear” arthritis because it is associated with ageing. There is no cure for the condition once it develops although there are many effective treatments…
