Mr Andrew Carrothers 2023-04-30 Person 5 5 0

I suffered with severe osteoarthritis in one of my hips. Mr Carrothers examined the hip and took an x-ray. He explained the issue with the hip and the options; he also answered all my question. I elected to have a MAKO total hip replacement and have it done quickly. I was fitted in at the first opportunity that was convenient to me which was 5 weeks after the appointment. In between the MRI scan and assessment was completed at a convenient time for me. If I arrived early for any of these appointments, I was seen as soon as the person was available. On the day of the operation, I arrived at 7AM and was operated on about lunchtime. By the next day, I was up and about and had 2 sessions with the physio team where I learned to use crutches included going up and down stairs. I was discharged at lunchtime the next day. Mr Carrothers came to see me before the operation, after the operation and every day that I was in the Hospital. He explained what was going to happen and how it had gone as well as answering any question that I had. Pain relief was given a high priority in the hospital and I was provided with a variety of medications to take away. The MAKO procedure seemed less invasive, and I am making a good speedy recovery. By the 6-week postop visit to Mr Carrothers, I was walking up to 10000 steps a day without the aid of crutches. This was quite a bit more that before the operation. Very happy with the procedure and the care that I received.