Overview
Hip replacement is a well-established orthopaedic procedure for patients with advanced arthritis or joint damage. It involves replacing the worn ball-and-socket joint with a durable prosthetic implant, aiming to relieve pain and restore a fuller range of everyday movement.
What the procedure involves
The operation typically takes one to two hours under general or spinal anaesthetic. Mr Hansom removes the damaged joint surfaces and fits a precisely-sized hip implant.
- Cementless or cemented implant options
- Posterior surgical approach
- Enhanced-recovery pathways to support faster mobilisation
- Mobilising with a physiotherapist within a day
Your recovery
Most patients are walking with support the same or next day and home within one to three nights. With a structured rehabilitation plan, many return to driving at around 6 weeks and experience lasting relief from arthritic pain.
Quick facts
Procedure time
1–2 hours
Anaesthetic
General Anesthetic only
Hospital stay
1–3 nights
Back to driving
~6 weeks
Full recovery
3–12 months
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