Hip Arthroscopy in London

Hip Arthroscopy is a type of minimally-invasive orthopaedic surgery that can treat a range of hip issues, including osteoarthritis and femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and many others. The procedure can relieve pain and improve mobility in the hip joint. Hip Arthroscopy often leads to faster healing and recovery compared to traditional hip surgery due to the small size of the incisions and the tools used.

General benefits of Hip Arthroscopy over traditional hip surgery include:

• Shorter recovery time
• Less scarring
• Less pain after surgery
• Less risk of infection and other complications

Hip Arthroscopy usually takes around 1-2 hours to complete and is done under local or general anaesthetic. Patients can expect to need between 3 and 6 months to recover.

Hip Arthroscopy Surgery in London typically costs between £4500 and £5000. This figure can change slightly depending on a number of factors, including a patient's medical history or the complexity of the case. These are factors which would be discussed with a Patient Care Adviser, who will offer a bespoke price for every individual patient's specific case. Once that price has been set there will be full transparency and no hidden costs. The final price includes the following:

• All fees related to your hospital stay
  • Accommodation (if needed)
  • Nursing care
  • Surgical theatre fees
  • Physiotherapy
  • Imaging costs
  • Medication
  • Pathology
• Aftercare
  • Seven days worth of any medications prescribed by your surgeon
  • A standard mobility aid like crutches or a cane
  • Ten post-operative physiotherapy sessions
  • One post-operative X-ray
  • Post-operative appointments with your surgeon

The consultation with an orthopaedic specialist can last anywhere between 15 minutes to an hour, it is one of the most important steps of a patient journey. It offers both the patient and the surgeon the opportunity to become acquainted and discuss all matters relating to the treatment, including:

• Expectations and realistic outcomes from surgery
• Medical history and overall health of the patient
• Recovery and aftercare information

The consultation will also include

• a physical examination
• imaging of the hip (if required)

The surgeon will use the consultation to create a unique and personalised surgery plan for each patient. Patients should listen to the surgeon's pre-op and post-op instructions and follow all aftercare advice as closely as possible in order to maximise the results of the treatment.

The consultation is an opportunity for a patient to get informed of all matters relating to the surgery. But it also allows the patient to meet the surgeon and build a relationship with them. It allows the patient to have their voice heard and resolve any queries and questions they may still have about the surgery itself, about pre-op or post-op requirements and about aftercare. Patients should always make efforts to communicate clearly at every stage of the process and ask any questions to ensure they are only committing to surgery when they feel informed about every stage.

It can be difficult to make the right decision when choosing which surgeon or hospital you entrust with your journey. Learning about surgical techniques and the risk of surgery can be overwhelming, but we are here to make that journey simple, transparent and stress-free. When you sign-up with Medbelle, you will be contacted by one of our Patient Care Advisers, they will be your personal guide through the process from beginning to end. They will take care of all the appointment scheduling, keep you updated at every turn and support you with anything you need.

The first step is a call with one of our Patient Care Advisers. This is an opportunity for you to explain why you would like or why you need Meniscal Repair Surgery. You will hear more about the procedure, the prices and also learn about our locations and surgeons. It also allows your Patient Care Adviser to determine whether you are indeed eligible for surgery.

During this call, you will have the opportunity to book a consultation with the surgeon who is the best match for you. The surgeon consultation costs £245. Your Patient Care Adviser will check in with you in the lead up to your consultation to ensure that you are prepared. You will also receive pre-consultation leaflets with useful information about what to expect moving forward.

Your Patient Care Adviser will check in with you post-consultation to see how it went. The treatment date and final price will be offered shortly after this by your Patient Care Adviser.

Depending on the condition you are being treated for, there may or may not be alternative treatment options. Your doctor will discuss these with you before you decide on whether to have an arthroscopy. In general, knee conditions can be treated in several ways:

• Conservatively - with rest, physiotherapy and rehabilitation
• Medically - with anti-inflammatory and/or pain killer medications
• Surgically - with a procedure such as an arthroscopy

Of the options within surgery, arthroscopy is one of the more minimally-invasive procedures. Your surgeon will be happy to answer any questions and explain the alternatives to ensure you make the decision about your treatment.

All of the information found on our website is sourced from highly reputable experts, government-approved authorities and is widely used by healthcare professionals.

• https://www.medbelle.com/knee-surgery/knee-arthroscopy/
• https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/arthroscopy/ NHS
• https://www.boa.ac.uk/ British Orthopaedic Association
• https://baskonline.com/ British Association for Surgery of the Knee