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Hip surgery in Droitwich

Expert private hip surgery in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire

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Hip pain can make daily life challenging, turning simple tasks like climbing stairs or sitting down into a struggle. It’s often caused by trauma, disease, or age-related wear and tear. Sports injuries, such as those from skiing or rugby, can also damage the hip joint over time.

If hip pain is limiting your life, you don’t need to wait. At Droitwich Spa Hospital, you can self-refer to a specialist orthopaedic surgeon. Following an assessment and potentially a scan, they may recommend conservative treatments such as physiotherapy or steroid injections. But if your hip pain doesn't get better, hip surgery might be the right choice for you. 

One of the most common types of hip surgery is a hip replacement procedure. Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of chronic hip pain, and a hip replacement can often provide long-lasting relief.

Serving patients across Droitwich, Worcester, Bromsgrove, and beyond, we offer quick access to hip specialists and advanced imaging to ensure a fast diagnosis. Whether your treatment involves physiotherapy or surgery, our team is here to help you regain mobility and live pain-free.

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Your hip joint, is a ‘ball and socket’ joint, is designed for strength and mobility. However, injury, disease, or age-related wear and tear can lead to damage, causing pain that may disrupt sleep and daily life.

Initial treatments for hip pain often include:

  • Physiotherapy
  • Pain relief medication
  • Cortisone injection into the hip joint
  • Weight loss

These can help manage symptoms and delay the need for surgery. When these methods no longer work, your consultant may recommend hip surgery, often due to osteoarthritis—the most common form of arthritis in the UK. Osteoarthritis causes joint degradation, leading to pain and difficulty with everyday movements.

However, If your hip is severely damaged,  Hip replacement surgery can restore pain-free movement by replacing the joint with an artificial one, significantly improving your quality of life. For those who’ve had a previous hip replacement but are experiencing new pain, revision hip replacement surgery might be required.

Don’t let hip pain hold you back—speak to a specialist today and explore your options for relief.

Typically, hip surgery is used to treat hip pain or other problems, such as stiffness or instability, that can’t be managed with non-surgical treatments.

If you suffer with hip problems, you may have tried options such as medication, heat therapy, or physiotherapy to help alleviate and manage your pain. For many people, these non-surgical treatments successfully reduce hip pain and help improve function and mobility. However, for others, non-invasive methods may not reduce or eliminate pain as effectively.

If you have not found relief through non-invasive treatment options, you might benefit from hip surgery.

Hip replacement surgery is a highly effective solution for relieving hip pain and restoring mobility. At Droitwich Spa Hospital, our experienced orthopaedic surgeons perform this common procedure with exceptional care.

During the surgery, your damaged hip joint will be replaced with a prosthesis—an artificial hip made from metal, ceramic, plastic, or a combination of materials. This advanced treatment can significantly improve your quality of life and help you return to the activities you enjoy.

In addition to hip replacement surgery, there are several other hip procedures available, including:

  • Hip Resurfacing
  • Hip Revision Surgery
  • Arthroscopy
  • Labral Repair or Reconstruction
  • Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) Surgery

If hip pain is holding you back, our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way. Take the first step toward better mobility, schedule your consultation today.

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If you’re struggling with hip pain, the first step toward relief is understanding the cause. At Droitwich Spa Hospital, our expert consultants take a thorough and patient-focused approach to diagnosing hip pain.

During your initial consultation, your specialist will take a detailed medical history and discuss the symptoms you’re experiencing, including:

  • How long you’ve had the hip pain? 
  • What types of activities or movements aggravate it? 
  • The type of pain it is (e.g. dull or sharp, in only one place or throughout the hip, constant or sporadic)? 
  • Whether it’s been getting worse over time?

They will also conduct a clinical examination of your hip and back to rule out referred pain from the spine.

If further investigation is required, we offer quick access to advanced on-site imaging facilities, including X-ray, CT, MRI, and ultrasound, ensuring you receive a prompt and accurate diagnosis.

Once a diagnosis is confirmed, your consultant will discuss tailored treatment options with you, providing clarity on what you can realistically expect from each approach. If you have any questions or concerns, our team is here to guide and support you every step of the way.

Take the first step toward living pain-free—schedule your appointment at Droitwich Spa Hospital today.

How long your hip surgery takes will depend on what type of hip surgery you are having. For example, hip arthroscopy typically takes between 30 and 90 minutes, while hip replacement takes more like one to two hours, and hip revision can take longer.

Your consultant hip surgeon will give you personalised information so that you know what to expect on the day of your 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.

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 you choose to go private with Droitwich Spa Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, you can expect:

  • Flexible appointment times to fit your routine
  • The freedom to choose which consultant suit your needs
  • Personalised, consultant-led treatment plans tailored to your individual needs
  • Comfortable and safe private facilities maintained by expert multidisciplinary teams
  • Support by the same compassionate clinical team from beginning to end
  • Affordable, fixed-price packages with aftercare included
  • Flexible payment options to help you spread the cost of your care with Chrysalis Finance.

If you would like to learn more about this procedure, book your appointment online today or call a member of our team directly.

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.

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