Hip surgery in Milton Keynes

Unfortunately, the hip joint can be damaged by injury or disease, leading to nasty pain and stiffness in the hip.

When non-surgical treatments aren’t able to provide adequate symptom relief, you may require hip surgery. There are a number of different operations available, including: 

• Total hip replacement surgery
• Revision hip replacement surgery
• Hip arthroscopy

As the name suggests, total hip replacement surgery replaces the damaged hip joint with a new artificial one (known as a prosthesis). This is usually needed when osteoarthritis in the hip has caused such degeneration in the joint that pain and stiffness are having a marked effect on your life. 

Surgery will not always be required to treat hip pain and it is often a pleasant surprise to many of our patients to discover that their symptoms can be well managed without the need for invasive surgery.

Occasionally, somebody may need a form of keyhole surgery known as hip arthroscopy to help diagnose their problem. A thin, flexible tube with a tiny camera and light is passed through a small cut in your hip. This transmits a live feed to a screen, giving you consultant a clear view inside the joint. If they discover any issues, such as an impingement or labral tear, these can often be corrected as part of the arthroscopy. 

Depending on the specific problem with your hip, your consultant may advise joint preservation techniques, to help protect and maintain the function in your hip in order to delay the need for more major surgery. Your consultant will be able to discuss suitable options with you.

If the damage to your hip joint is more extensive, total hip replacement surgery may be advised to get you out of pain and restore mobility.

Whatever the extent of your hip pain and stiffness, your consultant will ensure you receive the optimal treatment to effectively manage your symptoms and to get you out of pain.  

• How long have you had hip pain? 
• Do you have any other symptoms? 
• What activities or movements make your symptoms worse? 
• Have your symptoms been getting worse?
• Where in the hip is your pain and what does it feel like? 
  

They will perform a physical examination of your hip, as well as your back and knee because pain in the hip can sometimes be referred from a problem in them.

Further diagnostic tests may be needed, and these can all be easily arranged for you here on-site. Our on-site imaging facilities include X-ray, MRI and ultrasound.

Once a diagnosis has been made, your consultant will talk about the results and discuss suitable treatment options with you.

Should hip surgery be deemed appropriate, this will be arranged for you as soon as possible. The hip implants used at Saxon Clinic are state-of-the-art and custom fitted to your specific requirements to ensure your new joint gives you the benefits you expect. 

If you have pain in your hip, you may not need hip surgery. Non-surgical treatments are often able to successfully relieve pain dependant on the problem, and can delay the need for hip surgery. These treatments include:

• Physiotherapy
• Weight loss - by meeting with one of our dieticians 
• By keeping active where possible

Should these treatments not work, or they stop being as effective, hip surgery may be needed to get you out of pain. 

Hip replacement surgery removes the damaged, worn joint with a new artificial one, called a prosthesis. This new hip joint is able to move freely and without causing pain.      

Hip replacement surgery may also be needed for other reasons, including rheumatoid arthritis, avascular necrosis (the death of bone tissue due to its blood supply being cut off) or a fracture of the hip.

For more than 30 years, the staff here at The Saxon Clinic have been helping people who have hip problems to get out of pain and back to enjoying life once more.

When you choose to have your hip surgery with us, you’ll benefit from:

• Rapid access: When you’re in pain, you don’t want to have to wait months to see a consultant for help. With prompt assessment, diagnosis and treatment, you’ll be out of pain and back to better mobility sooner.
• Peace of mind: It’s normal to feel nervous about needing any type of surgery, but you’ll always be in very good hands with us. Over 96% of the people we’ve treated in the last year would recommend us to their friends and family. Our doctors are hugely experienced in hip surgery and will talk through any questions or concerns you may have at any stage.
• Flexible appointments: We appreciate that life can often be very busy. We’re open until 9pm for consultations so that you can schedule time with your doctor at a time that’s most convenient for you.
• Tailored recovery programme: An important part of hip surgery is your recovery afterwards. Our physiotherapy team are experts in helping people to mobilise safely following their surgery. In their purpose-built gym, you’ll have access to specialist equipment as needed, including an AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill®. A good recovery programme will help you get the best results from hip surgery, and our team will work with you closely to support you through your recovery. 
• Multidisciplinary team: From experienced hip surgeons, physiotherapists, nurses, through to occupational therapists and radiographers, our team of healthcare professionals will work together to ensure you’ll benefit from the best possible treatment, recovery programme and support.
• Free parking: Just register your car at Reception when you arrive with us, and you won’t need to pay for parking during your visit.

Rather than worrying about the unknown, why not book a consultation with one of our experienced hip surgeons?

They’ll help get to the bottom of the cause of your hip pain and talk you through any suitable treatment options. If hip surgery is needed, they’ll be able to arrange that for you without delay.

You don’t need to struggle with hip pain alone. We’re here for you and can help get you out of pain.

Book an appointment online today.