Private hip replacement Southend-on-Sea
The damaged hip joint is replaced with a new, artificial one.
At Spire Wellesley Hospital, our consultants can help relieve discomfort and improve your mobility, using trusted and clinically proven hip replacement surgery techniques near Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea and Benfleet.
During a hip replacement surgery, our orthopaedic (bone and muscle) consultants replace damaged parts of the hip with an artificial joint (called a prosthesis). The hip replacement procedure can help make your everyday activities more comfortable.
Sometimes also called
- Hip arthroplasty
At a glance
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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?
- You can usually see a consultant within a few days of enquiry
- Expert, personalised treatments
- Flexible payment options to make it easy and more affordable
Hip replacement surgery: what to expect at Spire Wellesley Hospital
At Spire Wellesley Hospital, you can choose your consultant from our expert team. Our private hip replacement consultants are based near Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea and Benfleet.
You can expect to receive tests, scans, and treatments without the wait when you choose Spire Wellesley for your hip replacement surgery.
How to book
Complete the enquiry form to book your first consultation at Spire Wellesley Hospital or call 01702 462944.
We serve Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea and Benfleet.
How much does Hip replacement surgery cost at Spire Wellesley Hospital
Our inclusive prices and plans let you spread the cost of your surgery, making it more affordable even without medical insurance.
| Hip replacement | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation | We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote. | ||
| Treatment price | £14,396 | ||
| Aftercare | Included | ||
| From price | From £14,396 | ||
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Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£330 | ||
| Representative example | |
|---|---|
| Loan amount | £13,146 |
| Deposit | £1,250 |
| Loan period | 48 months |
| Representative APR | 9.9% |
| Total amount repayable | £15,840 |
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 Wellesley Hospital 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.
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Preparing for hip replacement at Spire Wellesley Hospital
Getting here
Spire Wellesley Hospital is a couple of miles from Southend town centre, just off the A127. The local train station has fast and frequent connections with London Liverpool Street and is just a short taxi ride away from the hospital. Free on-site parking is available for you and your visitors.
Your consultations
For your appointments, you’ll meet your consultant in one of our 16 consultation rooms. All of our rooms are accessible, which makes it easier if you find walking difficult prior to hip replacement.
Our dedicated orthopaedic consultants specialise in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal (bone and muscle) conditions. Here’s what will happen before your treatment:
- If you haven’t been diagnosed yet, your consultant may recommend our advanced scanning, imaging and diagnostic technologies to look at your hip and help understand the cause of your pain or mobility problems
- Once you’ve been diagnosed or if you have a referral, your consultant will then discuss treatment options with you
- Before recommending a hip replacement, they may suggest hydrocortisone joint injections first
Your consultations give you an opportunity to ask questions and discuss your expectations, needs and desires. Your consultant will then be able to outline a treatment and care plan that’s tailored to you.
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 hip replacement, you’ll be shown to one of our 37 bright private rooms. Your large private bedroom will include:
- Armchair
- En-suite bathroom
- Safe
- TV
Friends or family are welcome to wait in our lounge during your 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:
Treatment and recovery timeline
Day 1
Week 12
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
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1 - 2 days
Walk with support and help from a physiotherapist or healthcare professional
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2 - 3 days
You'll be able to leave hospital
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1 - 2 weeks
Walking more using a walking aid
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2 - 6 weeks
Gradually able to do more exercises
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6 - 8 weeks
Able to drive
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12 weeks
Return to work and your usual activities
Areas served
If you live near Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea or Benfleet, you can have your private hip replacement surgery at Spire Wellesley Hospital.
Our hip replacement surgery consultants are committed to healthcare excellence. Book an appointment and start your journey today.
Learn more about the 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
Southend is only 20 miles from the M25 and Spire Wellesley Hospital is a couple of miles from the town centre, just off the A127. We are a short taxi ride from the train station, which has a fast and regular connection to London Liverpool Street.
Spire Wellesley Hospital,
Eastern Avenue
Southend-on-Sea
Essex
SS2 4XH
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Procedures offered for hip replacement at Spire Wellesley
At Spire Wellesley, our consultants have a wide experience in performing hip replacement surgery in our clean, modern facilities. If your consultant thinks it’s right for you, they may offer anterior hip replacement surgery – where incisions are made in the front of the hip, resulting in less pain and faster recovery than with traditional surgery.
We also have two laminar flow operating theatres, which regulate air flow to minimise the risk of infection.