
How to Manage Your Knee Arthritis This Winter
Knee Arthritis, Knee Replacement, News, Robotic Knee ReplacementDuring the winter, patients suffering with knee arthritis may experience a worsening of the condition. When the temperature starts to drop, it can feel like the joints are much stiffer and more painful.
So, is knee arthritis impacted by colder…

It’s Just Not Tennis: Racket Sports May Make Knee Arthritis Worse
Knee Arthritis, Knee Replacement, News, Robotic Knee Replacement, Tennis Knee InjuriesA new study has revealed that racket sports may make knee arthritis worse in patients who are overweight.
While physical activity is generally encouraged to those who are overweight, this new research shows not all types of exercise are suitable.…

Protecting Your Knee Replacement in Younger Patients
Knee Replacement, Knee Surgery Recovery, NewsKnee replacements are typically associated with an older patient demographic. However, with each passing year, there is a growing number of younger patients undergoing the procedure. In fact, experts predict that by 2030, there will be a 183%…

Prehab Before Your Procedure: How to Prepare for Knee Surgery
Knee Replacement, Knee Surgery Recovery, News, Robotic Knee ReplacementElective surgery has been hugely impacted by the Coronavirus outbreak and many patients now find themselves facing a lengthy wait for their surgery.
If you are waiting for your surgical procedure to be re-scheduled, there are things you can…

New advice not to delay your knee replacement
Knee Replacement, News, Robotic Knee ReplacementIt goes without saying that the decision to undergo a total knee replacement procedure is a decision not to be taken lightly, and there is a lot to think about before taking the plunge.
For many, it is uncertainty about the recovery period…

Can you go skiing after a knee replacement?
Knee Replacement, News, Robotic Knee Replacement, Skiing Knee InjuriesThere’s always one on any skiing holiday: the poor soul who came a cropper on the slopes and has to spend the rest of the week incapacitated, staring out of the window, looking mournfully at the piste while sipping on a hot chocolate. No shame…

Prehab before knee replacement could lead to better results
Knee Replacement, Knee Surgery Recovery, News, Robotic Knee ReplacementWe’re all aware of the necessity of rehabilitation after knee replacement surgery, but what about the steps we can take before we even go under the knife? It’s something that’s been on my mind throughout the year, as I’ve been preparing…

Robotic knee replacement advantages and disadvantages
Knee Replacement, News, Robotic Knee ReplacementOne of the biggest developments in orthopaedic surgery in recent years has been the introduction of ‘robotic joint replacement’. The first misconception that we often have to clear up is that this development does not replace the orthopaedic…

What is the recovery like after robotic knee replacement surgery?
Knee Replacement, Knee Surgery Recovery, News, Robotic Knee ReplacementRobotic joint replacement surgery has been trending across the medical community in the last few years and is an example of how technology is transforming the way hip or knee replacements are being performed. The recent addition of the Mako…

Robotic-assisted knee replacement now available for Mr Webb’s Bristol patients
Knee Replacement, News, Robotic Knee ReplacementKnee replacement techniques and instrumentation have undergone constant improvement since this type of orthopaedic surgery was first performed. The introduction of robotic-arm assisted technology is the latest development in this field and Mr…