Private hip replacement surgery at The Alexandra Hospital
Whether you have been told you need a hip replacement or are exploring treatment options for hip pain, such as physiotherapy and steroid injection therapy, our specialist teams of consultants, nurses, and pain management experts at The Alexandra Hospital in Manchester will build a tailored treatment plan around your needs. We offer fast access to appointments with a private orthopaedic consultant of your choice. Call or book online and you’ll usually be able to book one within 48 hours.
Our fixed-price packages include the cost of your surgery and all appropriate aftercare appointments. However, any pre-surgery diagnostic tests and your consultant's outpatient appointment fees are charged separately.
Our flexible payment options help you spread the cost of your payment across a time period that suits you. We offer fixed-term monthly payment plans over one to five years with no deposit required. If you decide to pay over 10 months, you will pay interest free. If you are paying for a longer period, you will pay 14.9% APR.
If you have private health insurance, hip replacement surgery will usually be covered by your provider. Speak to your insurer directly to find out.
*This is a guide price for patients who are paying for their own treatment. The actual cost of your treatment will be confirmed in writing at the time of booking.
Also known as steroid injection therapy, this treatment involves injections of steroid medication (corticosteroid) into your painful hip joint. This can effectively reduce pain and inflammation in your hip, and the effects can last anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. This form of pain relief may be recommended if you can't take oral anti-inflammatories for any reason.
These can either be prescribed by your GP or your consultant. They reduce swelling in your hip, which can lessen stiffness and pain. Your doctor might also recommend using heat therapy (in the form of icepacks or heat pads) to reduce swelling or numb joint pain. Heat therapy can be used in addition to anti-inflammatory medication.
Physiotherapy for joint pain comprises a specialist exercise programme designed to strengthen the muscles around your joints, improving mobility and - in taking the pressure off your joints - reducing your pain. It can be a highly effective treatment and many people see amazing results.
If the forms of pain relief listed above do not effectively alleviate your joint pain symptoms, it might be time to speak with an orthopaedic surgeon to discuss the possibility of having hip replacement surgery.
Next, your consultant will confirm your diagnosis and discuss whether hip replacement surgery is the best treatment options for you (they might suggest physiotherapy or steroid injection therapy first). They will ensure that you understand the next steps required in your healthcare journey following your initial consultation. Remember, they are there to answer any questions you might have every step of the way.
We asked Mr Winston Kim, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon and specialist in hip and knee surgery, to describe what happens when patients first visit him at The Alexandra Hospital:
"Many people who visit me come with a family member. This can be helpful, because often it is hard to remember all your symptoms and it can be very easy to forget to mention something. You may find that having a family member there is an excellent way of covering everything, and they will often remember things that you may have missed.
"When you first come to see me, I will clinically assess you. This means I will examine your hip, and often your back, legs, knees and ankles as well. If an X-ray would be helpful and you haven't had one already, I will arrange this for you. Sometimes, additional scans like MRI or CT can be helpful, and again these are easily arranged for you on-site.
"If hip surgery is being considered, it usually means that a diagnosis is self-evident. However, X-rays or other scans can sometimes be helpful in confirming a diagnosis or when planning treatment.
"We will then discuss treatment options, and these will depend on how severe your arthritis is. If it is particularly severe, that's when a discussion about the possibility of a hip replacement would take place."
It is important to know that the decision to have hip surgery will always be yours. Your consultant will give you their advice and guidance, but any treatment at The Alexandra Hospital is very much a collaboration between you both.
This is a general health check prior to your surgery that will usually be performed by one of our nurses. This check includes a blood pressure test, an electrocardiogram (ECG) to examine your heart activity, and a peak flow test, which examines the function of your lungs. This is a fantastic opportunity to understand the general state of your health, and it's important to make sure you are fit enough to have an operation. You can ask your nurse or consultant any questions you might have about your health along the way.
After your implant is in your joint, your consultant will bend and move your leg to ensure you have the right level of flexibility. If so, they'll close the incision using dissolvable stitches. The outermost layer of your skin will be closed with glue or sutures.
A hip replacement operation (whether partial or total) typically takes one to two hours. After surgery, you will be taken to a recovery room to be monitored, then you'll be transferred to your private bedroom to start your recovery in comfort.
Your dedicated consultant at The Alexandra will ensure you receive the highest standards of care and are supported emotionally and physically throughout each step of your journey with us.
"I experienced excellent service at The Alexandra Hospital, including detailed medical advice and information from my visit. The staff were all very polite and helpful, especially the main reception staff and porters."
This involves a robotic surgical assistant that helps your consultant perform partial and total replacement surgery with greater precision and accuracy. The process differs from traditional surgery in that it uses a robotic system to prepare and perform your surgery.
The robot does not operate on its own, only moving when guided by your consultant. It can collect data in real time, providing your consultant with detailed information about your exact anatomy, helping them tailor the surgery to your unique needs.
We provide a variety of services, such as orthopaedic surgery, spinal surgery, neurosurgery, cardiology, and cancer care, as well as a private walk-in centre and a private GP service. Our GP service helps you access a GP quickly for expert, tailored advice, and we also have an intensive care unit to provide treatment for more serious, life-threatening conditions.
The Alexandra Hospital sits in beautiful, leafy grounds just a short walk from the centre of Cheadle (within the historic county of Cheshire). Having opened in 1981, we've provided healthcare to the local community for over 40 years. More than 600 consultants practice in our hospital, many of whom hold teaching responsibilities and are internationally renowned for their experience in their field.
We continually invest millions in our state-of-the-art facilities, which include MRI and sophisticated scanning units, a brand-new hybrid cardiac theatre which can be used for interventional diagnostics or as a traditional operating theatre, and a range of new equipment for our seven operating theatres. We also have a fully refurbished reception and outpatient areas for your comfort and convenience. We have a restaurant open daily with a wide selection of hot and cold foods, catering to all dietary needs.
The Alexandra Hospital has 440 parking spaces, including disabled spaces. We also have seven electric charging points.
Your private room with an ensuite room will be complete with temperature control, as well as a television and telephone. We also have wet rooms with an accessible toilet and shower to help you use the bathroom safely. Your healthcare team will be on hand to get you whatever you need to feel as comfortable as possible during your stay with us.
"My experience at the Alexandra Hospital was entirely positive. Friendly staff, excellent welcoming facilities, including easy parking, and everything was delivered quickly and on time."
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"The Alexandra Hospital has excellent clinic facilities allowing for assessing my patients comfortably and effectively. The radiology department has the best diagnostic equipment available with expert radiologists who can provide accurate reports and opinions.
If surgery is needed, we will discuss it with you in detail, plan it appropriately, and deliver it quickly at your convenience. We will carry out your pre-operative assessment to ensure you are fit enough for surgery and whether any precautions need to be taken to ensure your safety.
One huge advantage of performing surgery at the Alexandra Hospital is the higher care facilities available. Sometimes, patients with complex medical needs require one-to-one monitoring until they are safe. The well-equipped and staffed intensive care unit (ICU) at the Alex allows more complex patients to have private surgery.
Once the surgery is complete and you have recovered, the excellent physiotherapy and rehab teams take over and ensure optimal recovery. I feel this is an excellent environment for success."
"Treatment at The Alex was a very friendly experience. I had so much reassurance at my pre-assessment, and everyone was warm, pleasant, and helpful. To have Mr Kim as my surgeon gave me total confidence that I was going to get better."
When sharing the benefits of the Mako® system, Mr Kim says: "it provides so much more information than was previously available to surgeons, combining 3D technology with CT scanning, helping us construct a tailored surgical plan before surgery, and operate as precisely as possible."
Melanie was extremely impressed by the quality of care she had at The Alex, noting that she was "placed at the heart of her care", and always reassured by her team. She had intensive physiotherapy with her dedicated physiotherapist after the operation, who supported her at every step of her recovery journey, as well as regular follow-up appointments with Mr Kim to monitor her recovery. Now, Melanie walks without pain and is overjoyed to be back living her life to the full. She would recommend the surgery and Mr Kim to anyone experiencing similar issues with their hip.
Scroll down to watch Melanie talk more about her story.
This depends on where you're travelling from, but the nearest train station to us is Stockport station. We are based around five miles from Manchester airport and very close to the Manchester circular M60 motorway, accessible via junction two or junction three. We are also a short walk away from Cheadle Village, which offers plenty of local bars, restaurants, and scenic views of the surrounding countryside.
Yes, The Alexandra Hospital has 440 parking spaces, including disabled spaces. We also have seven electric charging points.
We see children from zero to 18 years through our outpatient services, and from three to 18 years for day-case and inpatient procedures.
Yes, we offer robotics-assisted hip surgery, helping your consultant perform your surgery with greater precision and accuracy. Traditional hip surgery is highly effective, but robotics-assisted surgery has a range of benefits, including a faster recovery time.
You should be in hospital for up three days after surgery, but this depends on your individual circumstances. We will advise when it is safe for you to leave, and ensure you have all the information and equipment you need to continue your recovery at home.
If you want to know more about hip replacement surgery at The Alexandra Hospital and find out if it's the right treatment for you, book your appointment online today or call a member of our team directly on 0141 300 5009.
Content reviewed by Circle in-house team in January 2023. Next review due January 2026.
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When Melanie Holdcroft found out she needed a hip replacement, she chose to have her life-changing surgery with Circle Health Group, using our MAKO® surgical robot at The Alexandra Hospital in Manchester.
