BMI Healthcare: Hip replacement surgery in the UK

BMI Healthcare provides hip replacement surgery and hip operations at more than 60 private hospitals across the UK. Hip surgery at BMI Healthcare hospitals is carried out by one of BMI Healthcare's orthopaedic surgeons specialising in hip surgery.

Orthopaedic surgery is the treatment of bones and joints following trauma or disease such as arthritis. Arthritis is a group of conditions that cause damage to one or more joints. The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis, where there is gradual wear and tear of a joint.

BMI Healthcare is the acute private hospital division of General Healthcare Group. It is the largest independent provider of private health care in the UK, committed to providing a consistent, high quality service to local communities.

Why choose BMI Healthcare for hip replacement surgery?

BMI Healthcare has built up a reputation for providing excellent medical and surgical facilities, supported by state-of-the-art equipment and a high standard of nursing care, within pleasant and comfortable surroundings. BMI Healthcare deals with over 250,000 inpatient and 1,000,000 outpatient visits each year, and nearly half the procedures undertaken being of a major or complex nature. Read more about BMI Healthcare hospitals.

Their hospitals attract consultants from a wide range of specialities, most of whom have extensive experience gained within the NHS. Supported by BMI Healthcare’s high calibre staff, they are able to undertake a wide range of procedures. Each hospital has an experienced doctor on-site 24 hours a day to support patient care and a fully qualified nursing, clinical and support team plus diagnostic and treatment technology relevant to the patient procedures undertaken. In patient satisfaction surveys, 98.5% of patients said they would recommend BMI.

What is hip replacement surgery?

Hip replacement surgery can be performed under a variety of anaesthetic techniques including general and local anaesthetic. The operation usually takes between an hour and an hour and a half. Your surgeon will make a cut on the side of your hip and remove the damaged ball and socket. They will replace these with an artificial ball and socket made of metal, plastic, ceramic, or a combination of these materials. An acrylic cement or special coatings on the hip replacement bond it directly to the bone. Read more about hip replacement surgery. 

What are the benefits of hip replacement surgery?

In a few cases, arthritis of the hip is a result of a previous hip injury or rheumatoid arthritis. Usually it happens without a known cause. If you suffer severe pain, stiffness and disability. If your hip replacement is successful, you should have less pain and be able to walk more easily. Read more about the benefits of hip replacement surgery.

Are there alternatives to hip replacement surgery?

• Simple painkillers such as paracetamol and anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen can help control the pain. Supplements to your diet may also help relieve your symptoms. You should check with your doctor before you take supplements.
• Using a walking stick can make walking easier, as can a small shoe-raise.
• Regular moderate exercise can help to reduce stiffness.
• A steroid injection into the hip joint can sometimes reduce pain and stiffness.
• All of these measures become less effective as your arthritis gets worse.

Read more about alternatives hip replacement surgery.

Recovering after hip replacement surgery

You should be able to go home after four to seven days, and will need crutches or walking sticks for a few weeks. Regular exercise should help you to return to normal activities as soon as possible. Before you start exercising, you should ask a member of the BMI healthcare team or your GP for advice. Most people make a good recovery, have less pain and can move about better. An artificial hip never feels quite the same as a normal hip and it is important to look after it in the long term. A hip replacement can wear out with time. Read more about recovering after hip replacement surgery.

Hip replacement centres in the UK

Total hip replacement surgery is available at 54 BMI Healthcare hospitals. Find your nearest hospital which offers total hip replacement.

Private hip replacement costs 

Total hip replacement costs are covered by most medical insurance policies, but please check with your insurer first. If you are paying for your own treatment the cost of the operation will be explained and confirmed in writing when you book the operation.

For an indicative cost for hip replacement surgery please call 0800 656 9606 or you can get a quote for total hip replacement surgery via the BMI Healthcare website.

You can also finance the cost of your health care using the BMI Card. The BMI Card is a unique credit card that allows you to spread the cost of health care, allowing you or your family to benefit from treatment at your chosen BMI hospital at a time convenient to you. Find out about financing health care with BMI Healthcare.

Contact details

BMI National Enquiry Centre
Unit1, Cameron Court
Cameron Street
Hillington Park
Glasgow
G52 4JX

Tel: 0800 656 9606
Fax: 0141 882 6326
Email: info@bmihealthcare.co.uk

Web site: www.bmihealthcare.co.uk

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