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

Heel pain is uncomfortable, although not normally a sign of anything serious. However, it can make everyday activities difficult, such as walking, running or climbing stairs, and in rare cases it can be caused by a stress fracture or a condition that requires further investigation. We recommend seeking medical help if you are experiencing heel pain that is impacting your daily life and not settling with some rest and time, so you can understand more about the causes and possible treatment options. What causes heel pain? Pain in the heel is most commonly caused by Plantar Fasciitis which is i ..read more

Injections of corticosteroids – also called steroid injections – are routinely used in the treatment of painful conditions like arthritis. The injections contain cortisone, which is a type of steroid used to reduce inflammation in the body. Some steroids occur naturally in the human body and these artificial steroids are used to mimic their effects and reduce inflammation and pain. What are corticosteroid injections used for? Injections of corticosteroids are used to treat inflammation in your joints or tendons. We commonly offer them for osteoarthritis, which is a degenerative disease caused ..read more

A fracture of the pelvis or acetabulum (Hip socket) is a relatively rare injury, thankfully, but a high impact collision such as a car crash or cycling accident, can fracture the pelvic bones and/or hip socket, sometimes seriously. In older, frail patients or people with osteoporosis (which is weakening of the bones), even a minor incident like a trip or fall can be enough to fracture the pelvis or hip socket. What is a pelvic fracture? The pelvis is made up of a ring of bones – the sacrum, which is the triangular bone at the base of the spine, the hip bones (made up of the ilium, acetabulum ..read more

The labrum is the ring of fibrocartilage or soft tissue that surrounds your hip socket (acetabulum). Its purpose is to help the ball part of your hip joint (the femoral head at the top of your femur) move smoothly within the deepened socket and to keep the hip joint stable and working effectively. If you tear your labrum you will often experience hip pain which is made worse by moving, bending or rotating the hip. In some cases, however, you may have a labral tear without experiencing any symptoms. What causes hip labral tears? If you sustain a hip injury, you may develop a hip labral tear ..read more

According to the 2023 State of Musculoskeletal Health report by Versus Arthritis, a charity dedicated to supporting people with arthritis in the UK, more than 10 million people in this country – one in six of us – are living with osteoarthritis. It is the most common form of arthritis. Others include: gout (which affects around 1.6 million people in the UK), rheumatoid arthritis (450,000), psoriatic arthritis (190,000 adults), juvenile idiopathic arthritis (12,000 children) and axial spondyloarthritis (60,000 adults). The report states that around a third of the entire UK population – 11.6 mil ..read more

Mako SmartRobotics is a ground-breaking surgical technology, created by Stryker to improve outcomes for patients undergoing knee, partial knee or hip replacements. The latest Mako statistics More than a million Mako procedures have been performed to date in around 35 countries worldwide. In the 17 years since robotic-arm assisted surgery was first introduced, the technology has gone from strength-to-strength, as growing numbers of orthopaedic surgeons have invested in Mako to improve outcomes for patients. There have been more than 330 published, peer-reviewed studies into the effectiveness of ..read more