Professor John Skinner
Private Consultant Orthopaedic Hip & Knee Surgeon
Struggling with hip pain? Access expert hip replacement surgery at the UK’s top specialist orthopaedic hospital. Your fixed price package includes surgery, hospital stay, professional fees and follow-up care, with payment options available from £169 per month T&Cs apply.
Hip replacement surgery is performed to relieve pain, improve movement and restore quality of life when hip joint damage affects everyday activities. It is most commonly recommended for people with osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis or significant joint damage following injury.
The procedure involves replacing the damaged hip joint with artificial components designed to move smoothly and reduce pain. At RNOH Private Care, hip replacement surgery is carried out by specialist Orthopaedic Consultants with extensive experience in complex and routine hip procedures.
Your journey begins with a specialist consultation and detailed assessment, which may include imaging such as X-rays or MRI scans. This ensures hip replacement surgery is the most appropriate treatment for you and allows your consultant to plan the procedure carefully around your individual needs.
Hip replacement surgery is performed under either general or spinal anaesthetic. The damaged surfaces of the hip joint are removed and replaced with high-quality prosthetic components. The aim is to restore joint function, reduce pain and improve stability.
Most patients are encouraged to start moving soon after surgery, supported by experienced physiotherapists. Your length of stay and recovery plan will depend on your individual progress, overall health and type of procedure performed. Follow-up appointments are included to monitor recovery and outcomes.
RNOH Private Care is a specialist orthopaedic hospital, meaning all care is focused exclusively on bones, joints and movement. Patients benefit from consultant-led care, advanced diagnostics and a dedicated orthopaedic clinical team throughout their treatment.
Book a consultationWhere clinically appropriate, surgery may be supported by Mako robotic-assisted technology. Mako uses detailed imaging and computer guidance to help surgeons plan and perform hip replacement surgery with a high degree of accuracy. This allows for precise positioning of implants, tailored to each patient’s individual anatomy.
Robotic assistance does not replace the surgeon. Instead, it supports the consultant’s expertise by enhancing precision and consistency during surgery. Your consultant will discuss whether Mako-assisted surgery is suitable for you as part of your personalised assessment and treatment plan.
Fixed price packages for Mako robotic-assisted procedure start from £15,500.
Our treatments include Total Hip Replacement, Revision Hips Replacement Surgery and Young Adult Hip.
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Hip treatments can manage a wide range of conditions, including osteoarthritis, hip fractures, labral tears, bursitis, tendon injuries, hip impingement, and congenital or developmental hip deformities.
Diagnosis typically involves a detailed clinical assessment supported by imaging such as X-rays, MRI scans, or CT scans. These investigations help specialists accurately identify the cause and severity of your hip condition.
Not all hip conditions require surgery. Many patients benefit from non-surgical options such as physiotherapy, pain management, lifestyle modifications, or guided injections. Surgery is recommended only when conservative treatments are no longer effective or when the condition requires surgical intervention.
Recovery depends on the type of treatment or surgery performed. Your consultant will explain expected recovery timelines, rehabilitation requirements, and any temporary activity limitations to support healing.
More information for Self Pay patients and payment options can be found here
All payments must be made in pounds sterling (£).
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.
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.
Information about our Terms and Conditions is available here.
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