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Frequently Asked Questions About Total Hip Replacements

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…

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Joint Replacement Success Stories From Our Patients

There’s nothing quite like hearing directly from other patients when you are contemplating undergoing a procedure. That’s why I Want Great Care – the independent review site – has become such a popular resource. It allows you to check out any doctor, dentist, hospital, GP practice and more. It is completely independent, secure and trusted…

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Who is Opting for Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Joint Replacement Surgery?

Carrothers Orthopaedics is seeing a steady increase in the number of patients opting for Mako robotic arm-assisted joint replacement surgery. One of the most obvious reasons for this is that more people have now heard of Mako joint replacement surgery and the idea of using robotic arm technology no longer seems futuristic or strange.

When To Get a Hip Replacement for Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that causes the cartilage that normally cushions the ends of the bones in your joint to become damaged and start to wear away. It can affect any joint in the body but is particularly common in weight-bearing joints (hips and knees) and  in the hands. Osteoarthritis is sometimes called ‘wear…

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A Glossary of Orthopaedic Treatments

Orthopaedic treatments are changing and improving all the time. This helpful glossary summarises some of the main treatments we offer here at Carrothers Orthopaedics. If you have questions about any of these treatments or would like more information please contact us and we would be happy to help.

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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…

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Are You One of the Millions of UK Patients Waiting for a Hip or Knee Replacement?

If you are suffering from a debilitating condition like arthritis, a hip or knee replacement can be life-changing. This type of surgery can help you to regain your mobility and quality of life, enabling you to resume many of the activities you used to enjoy before pain and stiffness prevented you. As orthopaedic surgeons, we…