Although the British weather has been doing its best to dampen the excitement of Wimbledon this year, we are poised for a dramatic few days as we enter the finals. The annual tennis tournament continues to be one of the highlights of the sporting calendar. Last year (2023), the BBC’s coverage of Wimbledon broke digital records – with 54.3 million streams on iPlayer and BBC Sport online, up from 53.8 million in 2022. There’s no reason to suspect this year will be any different. Tennis on the up Each year, the tournament sparks a renewed interest in tennis. Last year the Lawn Tennis Association ..read more

If you live in the UK, you’re probably celebrating the arrival of the long-awaited warm weather. Maybe you’re already feeling inspired by the start of Wimbledon and planning to head to the court for a few games of your own. At this time of the year, with warm weather and long days, more of us than ever are getting outside to enjoy summer sports. To make sure you can enjoy a full summer of sport without having to sit at home recuperating from injury, it’s a good idea to think about injury prevention and take some common sense steps to minimise your risk. We see many types of lower limb injuries ..read more

Osteoarthritis is one of the leading causes of knee pain. There has been a significant increase in the number of people with osteoarthritis around the world – up 113% between 1990 and 2019 to around 528 million, according to the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. The condition, which is a degenerative disease with no known cure, is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Causes and symptoms of knee osteoarthritis Knee osteoarthritis develops when cartilage in the knee joint starts to wear away. This cartilage acts as a shock-absorber and allows the bones to glide smoothly over each other ..read more

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition that leads to a worsening of symptoms as time goes on. As we age, the joints in our body start to wear. This can occur in any joint, although those that are weight-bearing – such as the hips and knees – are particularly at risk. In this blog we are looking at hip osteoarthritis – as well as other forms of arthritis that affect the hips – and how Mako total hip replacement surgery is being used to help people with the condition to regain quality of life and get back to doing many of the things they love. What causes hip osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis i ..read more

Receiving an arthritis diagnosis can be worrying and you’re likely to have many questions about your condition and how you will manage it going forward. Your GP or orthopaedic surgeon should be your first port of call as they will be able to answer specific questions relating to the type of arthritis you have, its severity, and any comorbidities (the simultaneous presence of other diseases), as well as advising you on how to manage your symptoms and working with you to develop a treatment plan. It can be helpful to understand as much as you can about your condition, so reading blogs like this ..read more

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 formulate the questions you want to ask your surgeon at pre-surgical assessments. We encourage all our patients to find out as much as they can in advance, to read testimonials from other patients and to ask questions – even those that might seem a bit silly ..read more

Arthritis is a painful condition that can affect any joint in your body. We commonly treat pelvic, hip, knee and ankle arthritis. There are different types of arthritis but the most common is osteoarthritis which affects millions of people around the world. It is a degenerative condition that develops when cartilage begins to deteriorate. Cartilage is a smooth, slippery tissue that cushions the ends of the bones and enables them to move smoothly over each other. As it wears away, the bones may start to rub against each other causing pain and stiffness. Bone spurs may develop and the joint lini ..read more

Osteoarthritis of the knee is a painful condition caused by loss of cartilage in the knee joint which prevents the bones from moving smoothly over each other, resulting in pain, stiffness and loss of function. As the condition worsens, the pain can become disabling and this can significantly impact your quality of life. Although osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that cannot be cured, there is a number of effective treatments – both surgical and non-surgical – that can help you to manage the symptoms and continue to live a full and active life. As we begin 2024, Carrothers Orthopaedics i ..read more

It’s that time of year again when we might be thinking about shifting the extra weight we gained over the festive period or fulfilling the promise we made to ourselves to get fitter. Or maybe we just want to feel better in body and mind during the cold days of winter. Whatever our motivation for doing it, exercise is good for us. It helps keep our joints supple and well-lubricated, it’s good for our cardiovascular health and our mental wellbeing. It gets us off the sofa and out into the fresh air. What is the ‘right’ type of exercise? It’s important to find the right type of exercise – and thi ..read more

Season’s greetings from the team at Carrothers Orthopaedics and we hope you have a happy and healthy new year. Thank you We greatly appreciate all of your support and feedback this year, particularly the many heart-warming reviews you have left for us on the iwantgreatcare.org website. There is nothing more satisfying for us as a team to hear at first-hand how people have benefited from our expertise and we value every piece of feedback. Of course, it is also helpful for prospective patients to read about the experience of others, so on behalf of ourselves and the people who might use these re ..read more