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The hip joint is a ball and socket synovial joint designed to keep the body stable, even when twisting or standing on one leg. The joint and soft tissues surrounding it need to be strong for the hip to function fully. A healthy hip should allow you to walk, turn, kick and squat without pain.
Problems with the hips are common. For some, the discomfort may come with age; for others, it is from trauma. The hip is a ball and socket joint, essential for mobility. When hip issues arise, they can stop you from doing the things you love.
Whether you’re suffering from limited mobility, chronic pain, arthritis, or trauma, we dedicate ourselves to providing outstanding hip care to help you regain your freedom of movement.
Arthritis is the most common cause of hip problems. Wear and tear on this joint can impact your ability to walk, as your joints are stiff and painful. Hip fractures are common in older people but also in young people following an accident. People with rheumatoid arthritis suffer from pain and stiffness and may benefit from replacing the damaged joint with an artificial one.
Total hip replacement surgery is mainly performed on people over 50. However, adults of any age can be considered for the operation.
We offer a range of treatments for conditions affecting the hip joint.
Before your surgery, a consultant will invite you to a pre-admission appointment to make sure you are well. The consultant may arrange tests to check your health. This is an excellent time to share any additional medical history, ask questions, and raise concerns.
You should plan for when you get home from the operation. You should ask someone to stay with you and help with everyday activities and buy equipment to make your life easier when you return home. You need to ask someone to drop you off and pick you up from the hospital as you can’t drive or take public transport after the operation.
On the day of your surgery, you should not eat anything 8 hours before your appointment. You should ask your consultant if you can have a hot drink the morning of surgery. If you have a morning surgery, the default time to arrive at the hospital is 7 a.m. If your admission is in the afternoon, you need to be at the hospital at 11 a.m.
As with all surgeries, hip surgery has risks and, in some cases, may lead to complications. You should always discuss the specific risks with your surgeon.
Risks include:
After your surgery, you will recover in the hospital and receive pain medication. Nurses and physiotherapists will help you move with crutches or a walking frame, so you reduce your risk of blood clots.
After one to three days, you can go home. At home, you should follow your bespoke physiotherapy plan. Painkillers will help you move around and do your exercises without discomfort.
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One Health waiting times from consultation to treatment are 3 - 7 weeks on average.
