Mako Robotic Arm Assisted Surgery FAQs
We offer Mako robotic arm assisted hip and knee replacement surgery. In this article we answer some of your frequently asked questions about this state of the art treatment for severe hip and knee pain.
The Benefit of Custom Made Hip Implants
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…
Mako Robotic Assisted Surgery – A Patient Guide for Total Knee Replacement
Your knee is the largest joint in your body and is vital for all kinds of routine activities, from sitting to going upstairs. Knee pain can have a number of different causes but a common one is osteoarthritis. This is a degenerative condition which leads to worsening pain due to the breakdown of cartilage in…
Planning Your Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Surgery: What’s Different?
A small number of orthopaedic surgeons, including Carrothers Orthopaedics, are offering Mako robotic arm assisted surgery for patients undergoing partial and total knee replacement or total hip replacement procedures. This ground-breaking technology provides some important benefits over traditional surgical techniques. In this blog we explore what the difference is between traditional and robotic arm-assisted technology,…
How Long Will My Mako Partial Knee Replacement Last?
If you are suffering from severe osteoarthritis of the knee, you may be eligible for knee replacement surgery. As orthopaedic surgeons, we perform both total knee replacements (also called total knee arthroplasty) and partial knee replacements (partial knee arthroplasty). But, what is the difference and how do you know which type of surgery is best…
The Benefits of Custom-made Hip Implants in Joint Replacement Surgery
When your hip joint becomes severely damaged, either through a degenerative disease like osteoarthritis or due to injury, hip replacement surgery can offer you a new lease of life.
