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Nuffield Hospitals: Hip replacement surgery in the UK

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If you are in need of a hip replacement, the hip surgeons and specialists at Nuffield Hospitals will decide what treatment is appropriate for you based on the severity of your symptoms.  As there are several types of hip replacement techniques, your specialist will decide which is best for you depending on your age, level of activity and expectations. The operation is highly successful in reducing pain and immobility caused by worn or damaged hip joints.
 
Nuffield Hospitals has 40 hospitals nationwide and is committed to providing healthcare excellence that is accessible and affordable to as many people as possible. They have a network of not-for-profit independent hospitals and 80% of the British population is within a one hour drive of a Nuffield Hospital. Hip replacement is one of a wide and comprehensive range of procedures provided by Nuffield Hospitals.

Why choose Nuffield Hospitals?

  • Nuffield Hospitals puts patient care and clinical excellence at the heart of everything they do. Click here to read more about their Clinical Governance.
  • You will always be treated by a Consultant, who is a specialist for your particular need, so you can rest assured that you will always receive top quality treatment.
  • The hospitals offer private, en-suite rooms, reducing the risk of hospital transferred infections and giving you the privacy to relax and recover in a comfortable environment.
  • Their visiting times are flexible, and they will always try and accommodate your visitors, as they realise how important it is to have friends and family around during your road to recovery.

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Hip replacement versus hip resurfacing

 

Hip replacement

In general, during a hip replacement operation, the surgeon removes parts of the bones that make up your hip and replaces them with artificial parts made of metal, plastic or ceramic, and sometimes a combination of these. The operation can last up to two hours and usually involves either a general anaesthetic or an injection into your spine to numb the lower part of your body. You will probably stay in hospital for approximately five to seven days depending on the progress you are making. During this time a physiotherapist will start helping you exercise to ensure you regain movement and walk again as soon as possible. You will also be advised how to look after your new hip.
 

Hip resurfacing

Unlike the traditional hip replacement operation which involves an incision into the thigh to insert an implant comprising of a plastic cup and metal stem, hip resurfacing works by surgeons removing the diseased cartilage from the joint and replacing it with a new lining, comprising of a metal head and cup-like implant which prevents the bones from rubbing painfully against one another. In effect, they resurface the bones in the joint rather than replacing them.

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Contact details

You are welcome to familiarise yourself with the hospital environment before your admission or treatment date.  If you would like to visit the hospital, please call 0800 688 699, and Nuffield will be pleased to arrange a suitable time to show you around.
 
Nuffield Hospitals
Nuffield House,
1-4 The Crescent,
Surbiton
Surrey, KT6 4BN

For your nearest Nuffield Hospital, call 0800 688 699
Head Office tel. 0208 390 1200
 
 
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