Private Anterior Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement Surgery in Surrey

If hip pain is affecting your mobility, sleep or quality of life, AMIS hip replacement surgery could help you get back to doing the things you enjoy.

At Runnymede Hospital, we offer anterior minimally invasive surgery (AMIS), an advanced muscle sparing approach to hip replacement surgery. Unlike traditional hip replacement techniques, AMIS uses a natural gap between muscles to access the hip joint, helping minimise disruption to surrounding tissue and improving recovery time.

Our expert orthopaedic consultants help patients from Chertsey, Weybridge, Addlestone, Woking, Cobham, Guildford, Berkshire and Southwest London access fast diagnosis and treatment without long waiting lists. We provide consultant-led care, advanced surgical techniques, and dedicated physiotherapy support throughout your recovery journey.

Book an appointment online or speak to our team today to find out whether AMIS hip replacement is right for you.

Hip replacement surgery generally involves removing damaged parts of the hip joint and replacing them with an artificial joint, so it can help reduce hip pain and improve movement.

Anterior minimally invasive surgery (AMIS) is an approach used during total hip replacement that allows your surgeon to reach the hip joint through an incision (surgical cut) from the front of the body rather than from the side or back.

The key difference is that the surgeon works between muscles rather than cutting or detaching them. This muscle sparing approach helps preserve important soft tissues around the hip joint and may support a faster recovery after surgery.

AMIS is used to treat patients whose hip joint has been damaged by conditions such as:

• Hip osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Hip degeneration
• Joint damage following injury
• Persistent hip pain affecting daily activities

"AMIS is a modern, tissue-sparing approach to hip replacement that allows us to work through natural anatomical planes while preserving key muscles around the hip. For appropriate patients, this can support earlier recovery and improved early function." - Mr Evangelos Tsialogiannis, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Runnymede Hospital and National AMIS Trainer

AMIS has become increasingly popular technique because of its ability to help preserve surrounding tissue and the potential to improve your recovery journey.

Potential benefits may include:

• Less disruption to soft tissues
• Reduced blood loss during surgery
• Earlier mobilisation after surgery
• Faster return to daily activities
• Improved early hip stability
• Smaller surgical incision needed
• Reduced need for movement restrictions during recovery

Due to the muscles being protected from incision and detachment, many patients can stand and walk soon after surgery as part of their rehabilitation programme.

However, individual recovery times can vary. Your consultant will discuss what you can realistically expect from your recovery journey based on your individual circumstances.

You may be suitable for AMIS hip replacement if you have hip arthritis or another condition causing persistent hip pain that has not improved with non surgical treatments.

Common symptoms include:

• Hip pain when walking
• Difficulty climbing stairs
• Hip stiffness
• Pain that disturbs sleep
• Reduced mobility
• Difficulty exercising or remaining active
• Pain affecting work or everyday tasks

The majority of patients requiring a primary hip replacement may be considered for AMIS surgery. However, the most appropriate surgical approach will always depend on factors such as your anatomy, medical history, and overall health.

Your consultant will assess your condition and recommend the treatment option best suited to your individual needs.

Before surgery, you will attend a consultation with your orthopaedic specialist, who will review your symptoms, medical history, and imaging scans.

During AMIS surgery:

1. Your surgeon will access your hip joint through a small incision at the front of the hip
2. Your surgeon will navigate through natural spaces between muscles to help reach the joint
3. The damaged joint surfaces are removed
4. Your new hip implant is positioned and secured in place
5. The surgical incision is closed and recovery begins

The procedure is performed using specialised instruments developed specifically for the AMIS technique and requires dedicated training and experience.

Following surgery, you will begin mobilisation and rehabilitation under the guidance of experienced physiotherapists.

Runnymede Hospital welcomes patients from across Surrey, Berkshire, Southwest London, and surrounding areas. Our hospital has an experienced multidisciplinary team and established orthopaedic services designed to support you from consultation through to recovery.

When choosing Runnymede Hospital, you can expect:

• Fast access to specialist appointments
• Consultant-led care throughout
• Experienced orthopaedic theatre teams
• Dedicated physiotherapy support
• Comfortable private facilities
• Fixed-price treatment packages available
• Flexible payment options
• Ongoing aftercare and follow-up support

It is our ambition to become a recognised regional centre of excellence for AMIS hip replacement, combining our clinical expertise, specialist training, and high-quality patient care.

Don’t continue living with hip pain. Get the treatment you deserve at Runnymede Hospital today.

If you'd like to learn more about AMIS hip replacement surgery or discuss your treatment options with an experienced specialist, arrange an appointment to get access to our expert care.