Mr Andrew Carrothers, orthopaedic surgeon in Cambridge, preparing for Mako robotic assisted total knee replacement surgery

Treating Arthritis with a Mako Total Knee Replacement

Arthritis & joint replacement, Customised knee replacement, Knee replacement, Mako Robotic Arm Assisted Surgery

Did you know there are more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions? People of any age and sex can develop arthritis, which is characterised by pain, stiffness and a loss of normal movement in the joints. Often when people use the term ‘arthritis’ they are referring to osteoarthritis, which is the most common…

Man on beach holding a paper with a knee joint diagram

Frequently Asked Questions About Total Knee Replacement

Arthritis & joint replacement, Customised knee replacement, Knee replacement, Mako Robotic Arm Assisted Surgery, Operative

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…