Private hip replacement Wirral

The damaged hip joint is replaced with a new, artificial one.

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At Spire Murrayfield Wirral Hospital, our orthopaedic (bone and muscle) consultants use trusted hip replacement techniques. We also provide expert aftercare, so you can get back to your everyday activities.

Hip replacement is a common operation to have done privately. The procedure improves mobility by replacing parts of worn, damaged hips with an artificial joint. We also offer expert aftercare and physiotherapy in our clean, modern facility.

Sometimes also called

  • Hip arthroplasty

At a glance

  • Typical hospital stay
    1 - 3 days

  • Procedure duration
    60 - 90 minutes

  • Type of anaesthetic
    General, spinal or epidural

  • Available to self-pay?
    Yes

  • Covered by health insurance?
    Yes

Why Spire?

  • Fast access to diagnostic tests and scans
  • Internationally and nationally renowned consultants
  • Clear, inclusive pricing

By Wallace Health I Medically reviewed by Adrian Roberts.
Page last reviewed: October 2018 I Next review due: October 2023

Hip replacement surgery: what to expect at Spire Murrayfield Hospital, Wirral

At Spire Murrayfield Hospital, Wirral, you can choose from our team of expert orthopaedic consultants. Our hip replacement surgeons are based in The Wirral, near Ellesmere Port.

Our private rooms and clean, modern facilities have considerate touches that help make your stay comfortable.

How to book

Complete the enquiry form to book your first consultation at Spire Murrayfield Hospital Wirral or call 0151 648 7000.

We serve areas of The Wirral and Ellesmere Port.

How much does Hip replacement surgery cost at Spire Murrayfield Hospital Wirral

Inclusive packages mean you can spread the cost of your surgery, which may vary from the guide price.

Hip replacement
Initial consultation We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote.
Treatment price £13,644
Aftercare Included
From price From £13,644
Monthly treatment price

(Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation)

£311
Representative example
Loan amount £12,394
Deposit £1,250
Loan period 48 months
Representative APR 9.9%
Total amount repayable £14,928

The price shown is the ‘from price’ (ie the minimum cost of the procedure). Please note that for some procedures the actual price you are quoted may vary significantly and can increase depending on your choice of Consultant (who is an independent practitioner and not an employee of Spire). The fees charged by Consultants and Anaesthetists are set independently and are outside the control of Spire. The price may also vary depending on the type of anaesthetic, implant or drug used, and your medical history.

Spire Murrayfield Hospital Wirral can provide you with a single, fixed price for your procedure so there are no surprises. Please read Spire Healthcare's terms and conditions for full details of what’s included and excluded in your fixed price when paying for yourself. Finance options are available through our partner Omni Capital Retail Finance Ltd, 10 Norwich Street, London, EC4A 1BD.

Procedures offered for hip replacement at Spire Murrayfield Hospital, Wirral

At Spire Murrayfield Hospital, Wirral, our consultants have a wide experience in performing hip replacement surgery in our clean, modern facilities. We have two laminar flow operating theatres, which regulate air flow to minimise the risk of infection.

Our consultants at Spire Nottingham use trusted and clinically proven techniques for hip replacement. Your consultant will explain the procedure in more detail during your consultations.

Preparing for hip replacement at Spire Murrayfield Hospital, Wirral

Getting here

Spire Murrayfield Hospital, Wirral is situated close to the M53, making it easy to access by car. Birkenhead Hamilton Square Station is just a 15-minute taxi ride away, so you can travel by rail easily too.

Your consultations

All your consultations will take place in one of our 13 accessible private rooms, so don’t worry if you have pain when walking. During your consultations, we'll:

  • Ask all about your medical history
  • Say whether you need blood tests, an X-ray, and/or an MRI or CT scan so they can examine your hip in more detail
  • Tell you about the different types of artificial hip joints – also called prosthetics – as well as the surgical methods
  • Explain about the different anaesthetic options
  • Discuss the potential risks and complications and how they may affect you
  • Give you a chance to ask any questions you have about your surgery

Once you’ve decided to go ahead with hip surgery, your consultant and your physiotherapist will explain your recovery plan.

Full hip replacement surgery

Watch how a hip replacement surgery takes place

Hip replacement: your procedure

Your consultant and surgical team will prepare you for your operation.

Anaesthetic options

When you’ve had time to settle into your private room, your anaesthetist will administer a general anaesthetic, where you’re completely asleep, or an epidural (spinal anaesthetic) where you’ll be numb from the waist down. If you’re having an epidural, you can also have sedatives to help you relax.

During your operation

Once the anaesthetic has taken effect, your surgeon will make one or more incisions in your hip, remove both the socket and the top of your thigh bone and replace them with a new artificial hip joint. A hip replacement surgery usually takes an hour to an hour and a half.

Q & A

Alun Wall, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Talking about hip replacement surgery

Hip replacement surgery: your recovery

Your private room

When you come in for your operation, you’ll be with us for two to three days. You’ll stay in one of our 27 private bedrooms, which will include:

  • Armchair
  • En-suite
  • TV
  • Window

Friends or family members can wait in our lounge or restaurant during the operation.

What happens

You’ll receive pain relief medication to help you recover in comfort. Your physiotherapist will get you moving as soon as you feel ready and will provide exercises to help you make the most of your hip replacement.

When you’re ready, your physiotherapist will help you walk again and provide exercises to boost your recovery.

Although everybody’s different and you should always follow your consultant’s advice, here’s a typical recovery timeline for knee replacement surgery:

1 - 2 days

Walk with support and help from a physiotherapist or healthcare professional

2 - 3 days

You'll be able to leave hospital

1 - 2 weeks

Walking more using a walking aid

2 - 6 weeks

Gradually able to do more exercises

6 - 8 weeks

Able to drive

12 weeks

Return to work and your usual activities

  • 1 - 2 days


    Walk with support and help from a physiotherapist or healthcare professional

  • 2 - 3 days


    You'll be able to leave hospital

  • 1 - 2 weeks


    Walking more using a walking aid

  • 2 - 6 weeks


    Gradually able to do more exercises

  • 6 - 8 weeks


    Able to drive

  • 12 weeks


    Return to work and your usual activities

Areas served

If you live in The Wirral or Ellesmere Port you can have your hip replacement operation at Spire Murrayfield Hospital, Wirral.

Our hip replacement consultants are committed to healthcare excellence. Book a consultation and start your hip replacement journey today.

Learn more about your hip replacement procedure here.

The treatment described on this page may be adapted to meet your individual needs, so it's important to follow your healthcare professional's advice and raise any questions that you may have with them.

How to get to us

As well as being close to the M53, you can also reach us by taking the train to Birkenhead Hamilton Square station, which is a 15 minute taxi ride away. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is approximately 17 miles from the hospital.

Opening hours
Monday – Friday: 8am – 8.30pm
Saturday: 8.30am – 1.30pm
Sunday: closed, except for visitors

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Spire Murrayfield Hospital Wirral,

Holmwood Drive
Thingwall
Wirral
Merseyside
CH61 1AU

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