Orthopaedic surgery in Cambridge

Why choose Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital for your orthopaedic procedure?

Are you suffering from aches and pains, an old sporting injury or an orthopaedic condition? Perhaps the constant pain and discomfort are impacting your quality of life. At Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital our expert surgeons specialise in performing a wide range of upper and lower limb treatments, guaranteeing rapid access to first-class private treatment in our newly opened state-of-the-art hospital.

Robotic Orthopaedic Centre in Cambridge

We're proud to be the only hospital in Cambridge to offer robotic-arm assisted surgery for a range of orthopaedic treatments including Total Hip and Knee Replacement and Partial Knee Replacement.

Robotic-arm assisted surgery provides patients with a personalised surgical plan for joint replacement surgery. The state-of-the-art Mako™ robotic arm system works alongside the surgeon from the pre-surgery planning stage through to assisting in the surgery itself in order to improve the accuracy and precision of the procedure. Before surgery, a personalised 3D model is created based on the patient’s own CT scan, allowing the exact size and orientation of the hip or knee implant to be planned. During the operation, the robot arm guides the surgeon, following the customised pre-surgery plan, reducing the risk of surgical errors in bone preparation and placement of the implants.

Higher accuracy means the replacement fits as well as it possibly can and ensures the joint functions as normally as possible after surgery. It's been shown to result in a shorter hospital stay², quicker recovery2 and higher satisfaction³. There's also strong evidence of decreased pain⁴ following surgery.

Robotic-arm assisted surgery is available with: Mr Andrew Carrothers, Mr Daud Chou, Mr Christopher Gooding, Mr Graham Keene, Mr Stephen McDonnell, Mr Joel Melton and Mr Alastair Vince, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons.

At Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital our leading joint surgeons are able to utilise the very latest medical facilities and diagnostic equipment to ensure you receive first-class orthopaedic care. Our consultants have built a robust reputation in Cambridgeshire for their consistently excellent surgical outcomes and impressive joint repair.

Young Adult Hip Service

Mr Vikas Khanduja, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon leads on the Young Adult Hip Service at Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital. The service focuses on the assessment, diagnosis and management of early arthritis in the hip and knee in the young adult.

Personalised Hip Prosthesis

Mr Andrew Carrothers offers Symbios the personalised INDIVIDUAL HIP™ prosthesis which faithfully matches the shape of your femur, reproduces the length of your leg and restores the muscular balance of your hip. You benefit from an implant adapted to your anatomy enabling you to regain your mobility and a normal life.

Symbios, based on a 3D model of your femur from a CT scan, designs and manufactures a personalised prosthesis specifically for your femur. The personalised implants are then manufactured on a just-in-time basis for delivery a few weeks later to the hospital for your operation.

Choose your dedicated Orthopaedic Consultant

All of our surgeons are established consultants, with a private practice at Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital, giving you the reassurance you need that you’re in the best possible hands. They are fully supported by our skilled and dedicated matron-led nursing team who will support you throughout your patient journey.

Hip

Knee

Foot and Ankle

Hand and Wrist

Spine

Elbow and Shoulder

Paediatric Orthopaedics

Conditions we can help with:

Hip impingement
Arthritis

Here are some of the common orthopaedic treatments we offer in Cambridge:

• Hip replacement
• Knee replacement
• Hip revision
• Knee arthroscopy
• Shoulder decompression
• Carpal tunnel release
• ACL reconstruction

Tests and scans available to support your journey:

• CT scan (or CAT scan)
• MRI scan
• Shoulder and MSK ultrasound
• Ultrasound
• X-Ray

How to book an orthopaedic consultation at Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital

Booking a consultation to see one of our orthopaedic consultants is easy. If you are suffering from joint pain or simply want to discuss your concerns with a specialist, please give us a call on 01223 370 922 or fill out a contact form below and we will get back to you at a more convenient time.

Please let the enquiry handler know if you have had any recent X-rays or scans when booking your consultation, as there will be additional charges for any diagnostic imaging needed.

References:

1. Bell SW; Anthony I; Jones B; MacLean A; Rowe P; Blyth M. Improved accuracy of component positioning with robotic-assisted unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: data from a prospective, randomized controlled study. J Bone and Joint Surg. 2016;98: 627-35.
2. Gilmour A, Banger M, Jones B, Maclean A, Anthony I, Rowe P, Blyth M. Cost Effectiveness Of Robotic Assisted Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty EFORT, Vienna, Austria. 2017
3. Kleeblad L, Coon T, Borus T, Pearle A Survivorship And Patient Satisfaction Of Robotic-assisted Medial Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty At A Minimum Five-year Follow-up Oral Presentation at EKS, April 20 – 21 2017, London
4. Blyth M, Anthony I, Rowe P, Banger M, MacLean A, Jones B. Robotic-arm assisted versus conventional unicompartmental knee arthroplasty – exploratory secondary analysis of a Randomised Controlled Trial Bone Joint Res 2017;6:631–639.