Private hip surgery in Enfield

Treatment of hip pain at Kings Oak and Cavell Hospitals gives you immediate access to assessment, examination, diagnostic imaging surgical treatments and physiotherapy rehabilitation you require. We work towards your goals after an in depth initial assessment and communicate between our team at every step of your journey. Our specialist team of orthopaedic hip surgeons, interventional radiologists and musculoskeletal physiotherapists are experts at treating a comprehensive range of hip conditions including:

• Hip disorders that develop during childhood/ adolescence including congenital hip dislocation complications, Perthes disease or slipped capital epiphysis.
• Trochanteric pain (pain around the outside of the hip area) whether a result of pain from the tendon of the gluteal muscles or the trochanteric bursa.
• Pubic pain including adductor tendon pain and osteitis pubis.
• Age related change to the hip joint (hip osteoarthritis).
• Hip impingement syndromes including labral tears, pincer impingement or cam type impingement.

Non surgical hip treatments that we can offer include:

• Physiotherapy including manual treatments and exercise based rehabilitation
• Shockwave therapy
• Hip trochanteric bursitis injections
• Hip joint injections including novel platelet rich plasma (PRP injections)

Surgical hip treatments that we can offer include:

• Hip acetabular labral repair surgery
• Hip osteotomy for bony cause of hip impingement
• Total hip replacement surgery including custom fit implants
• Hip/ pelvic realignment surgery for congenital hip problems 

The cost of hip surgery in Enfield will depend on various factors, including which consultant you choose and what type of hip surgery you are having, as well as factors personal to you. We've given some guide prices above, but the final prices will be different for every person. 

As a guide price, hip replacement surgery starts from £12,350.

If you would like a personalised quote for the treatment you need, give us a call and one of our dedicated advisors can provide one. 

If you are paying for your own treatment, you'll be given a fixed-price package, which will include a full breakdown of costs so you know exactly what's included. Our self-pay customers can take advantage of flexible payment options, allowing you to spread the cost over monthly instalments. 

If you have private medical insurance, hip surgery may be covered by your policy. Speak to your provider to find out, or call our team for advice. We liaise directly with insurers to make things easier for you. 

Orthopaedics is a surgical specialty which deals with the accurate diagnosis, assessment and treatment of the joints, muscles and tendons, bones and other related structures. Hip surgery is a complex area and consultant hip surgeons will not only provide their expertise concerning surgery itself but will also provide their expertise in directing management to appropriate non-surgical treatments for their patients.

Due to the considerable demands the hip joint suffers over time and it’s role in transferring force from the legs to the body while needing to maintain a large range of motion, hip pathology is varied. Some categories include:

• Developmental hip and pelvic disorders
• Hip impingement syndromes
• Tendon/ soft tissue injuries around the hip and pelvis
• Degenerative hip disorders (osteoarthritis)

On many occasions, the most effective treatment for hip pain may be non-surgical. This may include watchful waiting or adapting activities for a period. Physiotherapy rehabilitation will often allow appropriate symptom management when adhered to for patients and is vital as part of any post-operative recovery plan. Physiotherapy and other non-surgical treatment for hip pain may include: 

• Graded strengthening
• Flexibility exercises targeting the hip joint or specific muscle groups
• Manual techniques to mobilise the hip joint in physiotherapy sessions
• Injections to the hip joint (guided with ultrasound by an experienced radiology consultant)
• Shockwave therapy at the tendon insertions

For patients with a clear structural diagnosis that needs an intervention several forms of hip surgery exist:

• Keyhole hip surgery (arthroscopic hip surgery including labral repairs and osteotomies to address hip impingement disorders)
• Hip joint replacement surgery (including resurfacing surgery or full hip joint replacements as well as custom fit hip joint prostheses)
• Revision hip joint replacement surgery 

The consultation process at Kings Oak and Cavell  Hospitals defines the ongoing expertise and treatment we deliver for patients. Our patients benefit from immediate access to a specialist face to face or virtually (if required). During a hip surgical consultation our patients will discuss the history of their complaint including:

• Duration of symptoms
• Onset including details of any trauma to the hip
• Additional symptoms including clicking or clunking
• Twenty four hour pattern to the pain
• Specific limitations to activity due to the pain

An expert hip joint examination will commonly include:

• Assessing with careful palpation any areas of tenderness around the hip
• Observing any biomechanical faults in standing and lying
• Assessing the hip range of motion
• Screening the lumbar spine (lower back) for pathology
• Special tests to stress tissues such as the tendons around the hip and the labrum

Following the initial evaluation of the hip problems, our hip orthopaedic surgeons will offer a full frank discussion regarding what the likely diagnoses are, what the likely treatments options may be, and the best way of managing the problem including the next steps. Next steps will usually involve investigating further with imaging which may include:

• Specialist X-rays. 
• CT scans – Excellent when a more detailed 3D representation of the pelvic anatomy may be required. 
• MRI scans – Hip musculoskeletal/ orthopaedic problems will often be diagnosed very reliably by this form of imaging. 
• Ultrasound scans – Excellent for assessing soft tissue structures around the hip and has the ability to assess these tissues under hip movement.

Usually a combination of those modalities will be used to guide the most accurate diagnosis. Post imaging the value of seeing a specialist is that they can then interpret the scans with their patient (by matching symptoms with the scan findings) to come up with a logical diagnosis.

Recovering from hip surgery is different for everyone, but in every instance you have a better chance of success if you are supported through your recovery by a physiotherapist.

At Circle Health Group, all our hip surgery patients will be supported by a dedicated registered physiotherapist who specialises in getting people back on their feet. They will work with you throughout your treatment journey, building a personalised recovery plan of specialised hip exercises that will help you to regain your strength and support the healing of your hip as best as you can. If you are paying for your own treatment, the cost of your hip physiotherapy is included in your fixed-price package.

How long it takes you to recover from hip surgery will depend on what type of hip surgery you had, your reasons for having it, and also personal factors such as your age and fitness levels.

For example, full hip replacement surgery recovery takes six to 12 months, but many people feel almost back to normal after 12 weeks, and for some people it will be more like six weeks.

How long does it take to walk normally after hip surgery?

Most people begin walking with support—such as crutches or a walker—within a day of hip surgery, but walking more normally usually takes several weeks. By around three to six weeks, many patients can walk with much less assistance and start regaining a more natural gait as pain decreases and strength improves.

Full, confident walking without noticeable limping often develops between six and twelve weeks, depending on factors such as age, fitness, the type of hip surgery, and how consistently rehabilitation exercises are followed. While recovery varies from person to person, most individuals see steady progress each week as mobility and stability return.

When to remove compression stockings after hip surgery

You will usually have to wear compression stockings for about 4-6 weeks after hip surgery, though some people will need to wear them for a shorter or longer time. Your care team will give you specific instructions about this. Compression stockings are worn to promote blood flow and prevent blood clots in your legs.

When you choose to go private with Circle Health Group, you can expect:

• Flexible appointment times to fit your schedule 
• Bespoke, consultant-led treatment plans tailored to your individual needs
• Support from the same compassionate clinical team from beginning to end
• Transparent, fixed-price packages with aftercare included
• Flexible payment options to help spread the cost of your care

Going private for healthcare provides faster access to a vast range of treatment options, greater flexibility in choosing specialists, and more personalised care. Other benefits of choosing Cavell Hospital include: 

A multidisciplinary team that puts you first

Kings Oak and Cavell Hospitals offers the full range of hip orthopaedic treatments whether surgical or non-surgical on site. Our team, including hip orthopaedic surgeons, musculoskeletal physiotherapist and interventional consultant radiologists work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to offer the most accurate diagnosis and options for patients only following a full patient focused discussion and informed consent Once a decision has been made all treatments are available in a timely fashion at each patients convenience.

Fast access to appointments and treatment

Our team ensure that there are always appointments at short notice and at The Kings Oak and Cavell Hospitals, we expedite treatment where possible and with our patients wishes, to maintain function over time.

Continuity of care

Hip surgical treatment at Cavell Hospital will mean you get managed by the same specialist that your treatment is followed through all the way to completion. Our team understands the importance of effective communication and the interpersonal side of your care to deliver the treatment our patients choose.

Diagnostics and testing available onsite

Kings Oak and Cavell Hospital has a comprehensive selection of diagnostics imaging on site and our consultant orthopaedic hip surgeons work closely with interventional radiology teams as well as with our experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapy team. 

Custom implants available for self-pay patients

Unique to our Hospital Hip surgery team is that our specialists can offer patient-specific hip joint implants for our total hip replacement operations. Traditional off-the-shelf joint implants follow a one-size-fits-all philosophy and have been used for forty to fifty years. With these types of prostheses there are compromises to be made due to the generic shape these implants offer. Often, traditional implants behave less like the original joint did due to a mismatch between the patient’s own anatomy and biomechanics and that of the implant.

Custom-fit hip joint replacements, on the other hand, are created by taking precise measurements for each patient with unique 3D CT scanning technology ensuring a perfect fit. Due to this fit, made to measure hip replacements have a better functional outcome for patients and have a reduced post operative complication rate.  

To book a consultation to discuss hip surgery with an orthopaedic surgeon near you, use our online booking system, or give us a call and one of our dedicated advisors will help you find an appointment time that suits you.