Frequently Asked Questions
This is a procedure to remove your damaged hip joint and replace it with an artificial joint.
It’s used to treat hip pain, most commonly hip osteoarthritis, which is gradual wear and tear of the joint.
During the procedure, the damaged joint is removed and replaced with an artificial ball and socket joint (a prosthesis). There are many different types of hip replacement and your surgeon will recommend the one that’s best for you.
Your consultant may recommend a hip replacement if:
• your hip pain is so severe that you can’t sleep at night
• you’re having trouble walking
• you’ve tried alternative treatments and they haven’t helped
Hip Revision is a procedure to take out your old hip replacement and put in a new one.
A variety of anaesthetic techniques are used. Prior to your operation the anaesthetist will discuss these options with you. During your operation your surgeon will remove your old prothesis and any cement that might have been used to hold it in place. He will replace your old prosthesis with new components.
Your surgeon’s choice of prosthesis will be based on several factors such as your age, your level of activity and your current condition. Both cemented and uncemented replacements are used. If you have concerns be sure and ask your surgeon about his prosthesis choice.
Arthroscopy is very often performed as a day case with the patient under general anaesthetic. In some cases local anaesthetic may be used. Your anaesthetist will discuss the options with you. The operation takes between 30 and 90 minutes.
You will be put on to a traction table (a type of operating table), which pulls firmly on your leg. This pulls your hip joint apart a little, so your surgeon can see into the joint. They will insert a camera through one or more small cuts around your hip. Other small incisions may be made to introduce instruments to remove fluid, diseased tissue or bone or to perform some procedures to the area.
The inside of the joint will be examined enabling your consultant to decide whether an operation is required to repair damage or remove loose material interfering with joint movement.
In some cases hip arthroscopy is performed as a day case meaning you can go home when you have recovered from the anaesthesia. Your consultant my require you to stay overnight.
What is a hip replacement?
This is a procedure to remove your damaged hip joint and replace it with an artificial joint.
It’s used to treat hip pain, most commonly hip osteoarthritis, which is gradual wear and tear of the joint.
During the procedure, the damaged joint is removed and replaced with an artificial ball and socket joint (a prosthesis). There are many different types of hip replacement and your surgeon will recommend the one that’s best for you.
Is a hip replacement right for me?
Your consultant may recommend a hip replacement if:
• your hip pain is so severe that you can’t sleep at night
• you’re having trouble walking
• you’ve tried alternative treatments and they haven’t helped
What happens during revision of the hip?
Hip Revision is a procedure to take out your old hip replacement and put in a new one.
A variety of anaesthetic techniques are used. Prior to your operation the anaesthetist will discuss these options with you. During your operation your surgeon will remove your old prothesis and any cement that might have been used to hold it in place. He will replace your old prosthesis with new components.
Your surgeon’s choice of prosthesis will be based on several factors such as your age, your level of activity and your current condition. Both cemented and uncemented replacements are used. If you have concerns be sure and ask your surgeon about his prosthesis choice.
What happens during hip arthroscopy?
Arthroscopy is very often performed as a day case with the patient under general anaesthetic. In some cases local anaesthetic may be used. Your anaesthetist will discuss the options with you. The operation takes between 30 and 90 minutes.
You will be put on to a traction table (a type of operating table), which pulls firmly on your leg. This pulls your hip joint apart a little, so your surgeon can see into the joint. They will insert a camera through one or more small cuts around your hip. Other small incisions may be made to introduce instruments to remove fluid, diseased tissue or bone or to perform some procedures to the area.
The inside of the joint will be examined enabling your consultant to decide whether an operation is required to repair damage or remove loose material interfering with joint movement.
In some cases hip arthroscopy is performed as a day case meaning you can go home when you have recovered from the anaesthesia. Your consultant my require you to stay overnight.
