Undergoing any kind of surgery can be nerve-wracking. Beforehand you are likely to have lots of questions and probably quite a few fears and anxieties, and afterwards, you may face a lengthy period of recovery and recuperation. Being well-informed about the procedure you are considering can help to calm unnecessary fears and may help you…
Mako joint replacement surgery is now offered by many of the leading orthopaedic surgeons around the world, including Carrothers Orthopaedics. In this article we will explain what it is and why it is growing in popularity.
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…
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…
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,…
Every person’s anatomy is unique. When it comes to hip and knee replacement surgery, using Mako robotic arm assisted technology gives the orthopaedic surgeon more information about your anatomy which means they can very accurately plan your surgery and therefore cut away less of your bone and damage less of your other soft tissues.
A new research study offers scientists the hope of being able to generate new bone tissue from stem cells in the future. The findings of the research at the University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD, is good news for people with conditions like osteoporosis, as well as those with skeletal injuries, who could benefit from…
