Mako Robotic Surgery: Over 13,000 Procedures Performed Globally Every Month
Mako robotic arm technology is transforming the experience of patients undergoing joint replacement surgery all around the world.
The Importance of Sleep Before and After Joint Replacement Surgery
It’s easy to take sleep for granted but it plays a crucial role in our body’s natural healing and repair processes. If you are scheduled to undergo joint replacement surgery, it’s important to get enough sleep both before and after your surgery. To mark World Sleep Day (19 March), we’re looking at some of the…
Thank You to Our Patients and Team For This Year
As we approach the end of 2020, this seems a good moment to pause and reflect on this extraordinary year and everything we have learned. I doubt that any of us would have predicted quite what a challenging year this was going to be and how much our everyday life would be disrupted by the…
Tricompartmental Osteoarthritis – What is it and how is it treated?
Tricompartmental osteoarthritis is a severe form of knee arthritis that affects all three compartments of the knee joint. The knee is a complex joint made up of three compartments – the patellofemoral where the kneecap (patella) and thigh bone (femur) meet, the medial tibiofemoral on the inside of the knee and the lateral tibiofemoral on…
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…
Arthritis of the Knee: Your Treatment Options
Osteoarthritis is a painful degenerative condition that can affect the knee joints. In its early stages, the symptoms may be mild and can normally be managed without surgery. However, as the condition develops, symptoms worsen and more invasive treatment options may become necessary, including surgery.
Mako Robotic Arm Assisted Total Knee Replacements: A Patient Guide
The Mako system supports orthopaedic surgeons to perform total knee replacements with greater accuracy than ever before, resulting in even better outcomes for patients.
Recovering After Knee Replacement Surgery
Knowing what to expect after total knee replacement surgery can help you to prepare for your recovery and ensure you don’t try to do too much, too soon. As a general rule, partial knee replacement recovery is slightly faster.
