Hip Replacement
If your hip joint is severely damaged and non-invasive alternatives have been unsuccessful, then hip replacement surgery can reduce pain and help you to be more mobile.
Treatment
During the operation, which uses one of several anaesthetic techniques and normally takes between 60 and 90 minutes, your damaged joint will be removed through a cut in your side and replaced with an artificial one. Your new hip may be made from metal, plastic or ceramic, and may be secured with acrylic cement or a special covering.
Recovery
After the operation, it is normal to stay in hospital for 3-5 nights, and you may need to use sticks or crutches for the next few weeks. Exercise and physiotherapy will help you to recover as quickly as possible, but do check with your consultant.
This type of surgery experiences good success rates, and you should expect to feel less pain and enjoy better movement once you have recovered from the operation. However, you should still take care of your new hip because, like real hips, they will eventually show signs of wear and tear.
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EIDO Healthcare Limited – The operation and treatment information on this website is produced using information from EIDO Healthcare Ltd and is licensed by Aspen Healthcare.
The information should not replace advice that your relevant health professional would give you.
Hip Replacement Consultants
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MBChB, BSc (Hons), MRCS, FRCS Ed (Tr & Orth)
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Sports injuries of the lower limb, knee arthroscopy, ankle arthroscopy, meniscal repair, ACL and ligament reconstruction,...
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MBChB, BSc (Hons), MRCS, FRCS Ed (Tr & Orth)
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Sports injuries of the lower limb, knee arthroscopy, ankle arthroscopy, meniscal repair, ACL and ligament reconstruction,...
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BSc MBBS FRCS(Ed) FRCS(Tr & Ortho)
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Clinical interests include lower limb surgery including total hip and knee replacement and revision of previous hip...
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BSc MBBS FRCS(Ed) FRCS(Tr & Ortho)
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Clinical interests include lower limb surgery including total hip and knee replacement and revision of previous hip...
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MBBS, BSc, MRCS, FRCS.
Clinical Interests
Navigated hip and knee replacements. Review of metal on metal hips and resurfacing. The painful hip, the painful knee....
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MBBS, BSc, MRCS, FRCS.
Clinical Interests
Navigated hip and knee replacements. Review of metal on metal hips and resurfacing. The painful hip, the painful knee....
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MBBS (Lond), FRCS(ed), FRCS (eng), FRCS (Tr&Orth)
Clinical Interests
Hip and the knee joint including arthritis and knee ligament and meniscus injuries, Primary hip and knee replacements,...
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MBBS (Lond), FRCS(ed), FRCS (eng), FRCS (Tr&Orth)
Clinical Interests
Hip and the knee joint including arthritis and knee ligament and meniscus injuries, Primary hip and knee replacements,...
Qualifications
BSc,
MBBS,
MRCS,
FRCS(T&O),
MD(Res),
Clinical Interests
Hip pain and surgery.
Knee injuries and knee pain.
Hip Arthroscopy with labral repair.
Hip replacement (complex and...
Qualifications
BSc,
MBBS,
MRCS,
FRCS(T&O),
MD(Res),
Clinical Interests
Hip pain and surgery.
Knee injuries and knee pain.
Hip Arthroscopy with labral repair.
Hip replacement (complex and...
Qualifications
BMSc(Hons), MB ChB, MRCS, FRCS(Tr&Orth)
Clinical Interests
Hip replacement (Primary, Complex Primary & Revision), knee replacement (Primary, Revision, Partial & Patella...
Qualifications
BMSc(Hons), MB ChB, MRCS, FRCS(Tr&Orth)
Clinical Interests
Hip replacement (Primary, Complex Primary & Revision), knee replacement (Primary, Revision, Partial & Patella...
