Mr Andrew Carrothers

I am a highly experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Robotic-assisted Surgeon specialising in hip, knee and lower limb surgery at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital, providing advanced private care for patients across Cambridge and the East of England.

The majority of my practice is treating people with pelvic, hip and knee pain. I have performed greater than 1000 Mako robotic-assisted total hip, total knee and partial knee replacement surgeries. I also perform standard hip and knee replacement surgeries.

My clinical practice is based on the key principles of listening, observing and learning, understanding the needs of my patients is at the core of my caring philosophy. My primary goal is to provide my patients with the best and most up to date evidence based treatment to ensure that they get back on track and resume daily activities as soon as possible.

Regenerative therapies form a core part of my practice specifically PRP and N-stride. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections are used to relieve the symptoms of persistent and on-going tendon pain. The N-stride injection is used to treat osteoarthritis of the hip and knee and was developed to provide relief from pain without surgery. It has been shown to be most effective in people with mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the hip and knee with the benefits of pain relief, reduction in stiffness and inflammation, restored mobility and flexibility and an improvement in cartilage health. I also perform knee Arthrosamid injections.

For some hip replacements I use a customised Symbios implant. For some knee replacements I use the 3D printed patient customised iTotal Conformis knee implant.

These are hip and knee implants which are individually designed and manufactured for you, providing a perfect, customised fit that mimics the natural shape of your hip and knee. An implant that is sized and shaped to your precise measurements allows more natural, pain-free movement of the joint. Patients experience less pain after surgery and there is less wear and tear on the implant, meaning that it may last longer. More of the patient’s own healthy bone and ligaments can be preserved and, over time, it is hoped that individuals who have a customised hip or knee replacement experience more stability and more function in the replaced joint.

I also specialise in lower limb sporting injuries, encompassing a comprehensive review of the whole weight bearing lower limb – pelvis to toes. Injuries to the pelvis, hip, knee and ankle are common and there are various treatment options available. It’s important to understand that a sports injury can lead to chronic problems if left untreated. Common sports injuries include strains and sprains, knee ligament injuries, Achilles tendon injuries, swollen muscles, shin splints and fractures.