The Princess Margaret Hospital
Osborne Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 3SJ DirectionsPhone
Opening hours
Mon-Sun: 9am-9pm
Car parking
Yes - 80 spaces
2 electric vehicle charging stations available
Hip pain – no matter your age or stage in life – can severely affect and limit your movement, preventing you from performing usual, everyday movements such as bending, sitting, and even standing. This can have a knock-on impact on how you live daily life, and sometimes interfere with your emotional wellbeing as well as your physical health.
Hip pain is extremely common, affecting people of all ages. It is generally more common in older people, because your cartilage (a tough, flexible tissue that cushions and protects your joints) can become worn out as you age. This causes your bones underneath to become increasingly damaged and painful, a condition also known as osteoarthritis.
You can also experience hip pain caused by arthritis if you are younger. This is more likely to be rheumatoid arthritis, which is an autoimmune disease that happens when your immune system attacks healthy cells in your joints by mistake. Children can have arthritis, too. This is called juvenile arthritis, or children’s arthritis, and is thought to be caused by an autoimmune problem.
The Princess Margaret Hospital is the largest private hospital in Windsor, offering an expansive range of orthopaedic treatment options to help you manage your hip pain.
Our hip surgeons at The Princess Margaret Hospital in Windsor take a holistic approach to your care, considering how hip pain impacts many aspects of your life, such as your relationships, ability to socialise, and even your performance at work. We build your treatment plan around you, ensuring you feel safe and supported at every stage of your healthcare journey with us.
Call or book online today to find out how one of our orthopaedic consultants in Windsor can help you get back on your feet.
There are many possible reasons why you might experience hip pain, including:
Osteoarthritis
A form of arthritis that happens when your cartilage breaks down, leading to your bones rubbing against one another, causing severe stiffness and pain.
Rheumatoid arthritis
An inflammatory autoimmune disease, causing pain, swelling, and limited movement.
Bursitis
This usually causes a dull, aching pain in your joints. It is caused by inflamed bursa, which are fluid-filled sacs that protect your joints.
Post-traumatic osteoarthritis
Arthritis caused by a fracture that has failed to heal properly and caused extensive, long-term damage to your bone.
Labral tears
An injury to the tissue that holds the ball and socket parts of your hip together.
Osteonecrosis
When blood flow to your bone is disrupted, causing damage to your joint.
Whatever the cause of your hip pain, our experienced hip specialists can help you to identify the root of your symptoms and devise a tailored treatment plan to reduce or even eliminate your hip problems.
Our hip surgeons consider how hip pain impacts many aspects of your life, such as your social life, your sex life, and even your career. We build your treatment plan around your needs to ensure you feel safe and supported at every stage of your journey with us – from your initial consultation right through to your recovery period.
We offer a broad range of both non-surgical and surgical treatment options for hip pain. These include:
Physiotherapy
This is a highly effective form of treatment that involves working with a dedicated physiotherapist to follow a tailored exercise and stretch routine that helps improve your mobility and strengthen the muscles around your hips.
NSAIDs
Traditional painkillers to help reduce pain and inflammation in your hip (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).
Heat therapy
Using heat pads or ice packs to relax tension in the muscles in your hip, or numb the pain.
Steroid injection therapy
This involves the injection of steroid medication into your painful joint and soft tissue to reduce pain and inflammation in that part of your body.
Hip replacement surgery
Surgery to remove your damaged hip joint and replace it with an artificial component, known as a prosthesis or implant.
Hip revision surgery
Surgery to repair an artificial implant in your hip that has become damaged over time.
Hip arthroscopy
Keyhole surgery to diagnose and treat a broad range of hip problems.
Hip debridement surgery
Surgery to remove damaged components surrounding your hip joint to help it function properly.
We offer private physiotherapy for hip pain starting from £64 for an initial assessment and £50 for a follow up appointment.
You can find guide prices for many of our most common operations on our hip surgery page.
Our fixed-price packages include the cost of your treatment and all appropriate aftercare appointments. However, any preliminary diagnostic tests and your consultant’s outpatient appointment fees are charged separately.
Our flexible payment options help you spread the cost of your treatment 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 choose to pay over a longer period, you will pay 14.9% APR.
If you have private health insurance, hip pain treatment will usually be covered by your provider. Speak to your insurer directly to find out.
Your hip surgeon in Windsor will use your first consultation with them to uncover the cause of your hip pain. To do this, they will begin by taking a detailed medical history, before carefully examining your hip to check for pain points and listen for a popping or snapping sound that can sometimes be associated with advanced stages of arthritis.
After examining your hip, your consultant might send you to have an X-ray with one of our radiographers. X-rays look inside your bones and soft tissue to examine the extent of damage to your hip. They are one of the most effective ways to examine your bones, helping identify abnormalities or damage in any bones across your body.
After determining the cause of your hip pain, your hip surgeon will discuss the kind of treatment options available to you and which option best suits your needs. You can ask your consultant any questions you like about your treatment for hip pain at The Princess Margaret Hospital. They are there to provide as much information as possible and put your mind at ease, should you have any concerns about what to expect from treatment.
At The Princess Margaret Hospital in Windsor, we offer private treatment to people living in Windsor, Maidenhead, Ascot and further afield. Having opened in 1980, we’ve provided healthcare to the local community for over 40 years. We offer a variety of services, including a rapid access breast screening clinic, as well as an oncology suite lead by specialist nurses who deliver a wide range of chemotherapy treatments and regimes under the care of dedicated consultant oncologists.
Our facilities: what you can expect
We continually invest millions in our state-of-the-art facilities, which include MRI machines and sophisticated scanning units managed by specialist radiologists. We offer robotic-assisted knee surgery, helping us tailor your treatment to your unique anatomy. Our robotic technology uses a 3D software that helps our consultants build a joint replacement based entirely on your anatomical needs.
We have specialist physiotherapy gyms to help you recover as soon as possible follow your treatment. These gyms are fully equipped with a rower, specialist balance equipment, a bike, and more. We also have a restaurant open daily with a wide selection of hot and cold foods, catering to all dietary needs.
Your private room: what you can expect
Your private room will be complete with temperature control, as well as a television and nurse call system. The ensuite will feature 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.
“I was greeted with such a friendly welcome and swift consultation process when I arrived at The Princess Margaret Hospital. The staff in the imaging department were so kind and explained everything clearly and looked after me,” – patient review on Google.
We answer your frequently asked questions about our hospital.
How do I get to The Princess Margaret Hospital?
We are based within a residential area on a main road, less than a five-minute drive from Windsor Castle, and a 15-minute drive from Heathrow airport. We are also a 10-minute walk away from Windsor town centre.
Is there parking at The Princess Margaret Hospital?
Yes, we have 80 parking spaces, including disabled spaces. We also have two electric charging points.
Does The Princess Margaret Hospital offer treatment for children?
We see children from zero to 18 years through our outpatient services, and people from three to 18 years for day-case and inpatient procedures.
Does The Princess Margaret Hospital offer robotic surgery?
Yes, we offer Mako® robotics-assisted surgery, helping your consultant perform your surgery with greater precision and accuracy. Traditional surgery is highly effective, but robotics-assisted surgery can offer additional benefits, including a faster recovery time.
How long do I have to stay in hospital after hip surgery?
How long you stay in hospital will depend on which type of hip surgery you are having as well as your individual circumstances. For a hip arthroscopy you might well go home on the same day, but for a hip replacement most people stay at least one night. 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.
When you choose to go private with Circle Health Group, you can expect:
- The freedom to choose which consultant you have treatment with
- Flexible appointment times to fit your schedule
- Bespoke, consultant-led treatment plans tailored to your individual needs
- Private ensuite rooms as standard
- Tasty and nutritious meals cooked onsite to your dietary requirements
- Support from the same compassionate clinical team from beginning to end
- Affordable, fixed-price packages with aftercare included
- Flexible payment options to help spread the cost of your care
If you want to know more about our treatment options, call us or book your appointment online today .
Content reviewed by Circle in-house team in January 2023. Next review due January 2026.
