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Infections After Hip or Knee Replacement: What You Need to Know

Arthritis & joint replacement, Hip surgery, Knee surgeryBy Content 16th October 2018

Infections after knee or hip replacement surgery are, thankfully, rare. However, they do occur – according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons around one in every 100 people will develop an infection following hip or knee replacement surgery – and you need to be aware of the risks.

Customised Knee Replacements

Arthritis & joint replacement, Conditions - Knee, Customised knee replacement, Knee replacement, OperativeBy Carrothers Orthopaedics 13th November 2017

In the past, surgeons selected “off-the-shelf” knee implants from a range of prefabricated, standard, fixed models. Now, few things epitomise the wonders of modern surgery like customised knee implants, created using 3D printing. Are you considering knee replacement surgery – are you aware of your options?