Total Hip Replacement

When alternative methods of pain relief, such as physiotherapy, steroid injections and medication, have proven unsuccessful, a hip replacement is often advised to treat conditions such as:

• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Hip fracture
• Osteonecrosis
• Bone dysplasia

Hip replacement surgery is usually performed under general anaesthetic or spinal block.  The surgeon will make an incision on the hip and move the muscles connected to the top of the thigh bone to expose the hip joint. The damaged ball portion of the joint is then removed, and the artificial joint is either cemented or pressed into place.

The surgeon will then prepare the surface of the hip bone by removing any damaged cartilage before attaching the replacement socket prothesis to the hip bone. The new ball part of the thigh bone is then inserted into the socket part of the hip. A spacer (also called a liner) is inserted between the new ball and the socket to allow for a smooth gliding surface. Lastly, the muscles are reattached, and the incision closed.

The whole procedure takes approximately 1.5 hours.

Guide price: £14,195

**Guide prices may vary following consultation

Expected length of stay: Day case procedure

Our Enquiries Team are here to help. To speak to a member of the team about a procedure, simply use one of the contact methods below:

• Complete the online contact form here
• Email our Enquiries Team on enquiries@osdhealthcare.co.uk
• Call our Enquiries Team on 01442 331 900