You may be offered a total hip replacement as a treatment for your hip arthritis. A total hip replacement is when the bone on both sides of the hip joint is replaced. The hip socket of the pelvis is relined with an implant. The ball of the hip joint, which is at the upper end of the thigh bone, is also replaced with an implant. These two implants engage to create the new hip joint. It is often an incredibly successful operation providing patients with immense pain relief and restoring their quality of life. The vast majority of patients who have this procedure are very happy with the result. Unfortunately however there are some risks with having major surgery and some complications can occur. These potential complications will be explained to you in full so that you can make an informed decision about whether or not having a hip replacement is right option for you.

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Download a Risk Information leaflet.

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Mr Craik offers private total hip replacement surgery at Ashtead Hospital in Surrey. You will usually stay in hospital for one or two nights following you surgery.

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