Mr William Aston
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Speciality: Hip
Total Hip Replacement
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital are leaders in the treatment and research of all problems associated with the hip in adults.
We perform a large number of total hip replacements (THR) each year for patients from across the UK and more widely and are recognised for our specialist expertise in this area.
A hip replacement is often needed for various reasons, with the most common being osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis happens when the cartilage in the hip joint wears out, making the ball of the thigh bone and the socket in the pelvic bone rub together. This causes a lot of pain and makes it hard to move the hip like you used to.
A THR involves removing the damaged ball and socket of your hip joint and replacing them with an artificial ball and socket. These can be made of metal, plastic or ceramic. The artificial joint is either fixed to the bone with special cement, or has a surface that new bone will grow into.
The implants are designed to last for many years (15-25 years). Your goal will be to return to your normal activities as soon as possible.
After your operation, you should have relief from your pain, which should improve your ability to walk. Your goal will be to return to your normal activities as soon as possible
AMIS® (Anterior Minimally Invasive Surgery) in a total hip replacement is available at RNOH Private Care. This technique respects the nerves and avoids cutting muscles, leading to faster recovery for patients.
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Frequently asked questions
01How does surgery help?
Your surgeon will discuss the aims of your joint replacement surgery. These may include some of the following:
• Alleviate / Relieve pain
• Correct / Modify alignment
• Improve function
• Increase mobility
• Improve quality of life.
The implants are designed to last for many years (15-25 years). Your goal will be to return to your normal activities as soon as possible.
02How will I feel after the operation?
After the operation you will feel some pain and discomfort, which will be helped by medication.
You will be offered pain relief every few hours which may include a combination of regular pain relief such as paracetamol as well as stronger opioid based painkillers. It is a good idea to take these regularly in the first 48-72 hours. After this you may be able to reduce the dose or frequency of some of these medications.
You may have the following:
- Small drainage tubes coming from your wound
- A drip to replace lost fluids
- An oxygen mask
All will be removed as soon as possible after surgery. Unless you have been told otherwise by a doctor or a physiotherapist, you can move as you feel comfortable after your total hip replacement. You should avoid sudden or awkward movements. You should move your hip slowly and in a controlled way so that your muscles can support your hip fully as you are moving.
03How much does it cost?
Every patient is unique and prices will be based on your consultant and your specifics needs.
A Total hip replacement costs from £15,000.
A robotic assisted total hip replacement costs from £16,000.
For more information contact our Private Care team.
04How can I pay for treatment?
Insured patients
We have contracts with the majority of insurers to cover the costs of your treatment. Before you attend either an outpatient appointment or being admitted to RNOH Private Care you must get authorisation from your insurer.
You will need to check with them your policy limits or restrictions and whether RNOH Private Care is in their chosen network of hospitals. Please ensure you have all the relevant details regarding your insurance, including your membership or policy number, when having any contact with our team.
Please be aware that you will be responsible for costs not covered by your insurance policy, such as any medication or equipment you are given to go home with. Our team will discuss these with you.
Self Pay patients
More information for Self Pay patients is available here
Third Party Sponsorship
Patients must provide an original signed letter from their sponsor which clearly outlines their acceptance of responsibility for payment of the patient’s account. This must be received and agreed by RNOH Private Care prior to the appointment or admission date.
Embassy Sponsorship
RNOH Private Care has excellent relationships with embassies. If you are a government sponsored patient your embassy will need to issue a letter of guarantee to cover the cost of your treatment. We must receive this letter before your appointment date to enable treatment to go ahead.
Cheques and Credit/Debit Card
All payments must be made in pounds sterling (£).
- Personal Cheques and Bankers Drafts should be made payable to ‘Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust’. Personal cheques can only be accepted if received in advance in order for the funds to be cleared.
- We accept all major credit cards, however, we are unable to accept Diners or Amex.
- Outstanding accounts are monitored and reviewed regularly.
05What are your terms & conditions?
Information about our Terms and Conditions is available here.
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+44 (0)20 8909 5114
Email
rnoh.pcenquiries@nhs.net
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+44 (0)20 3947 0049