Hips

A total hip replacement is performed to treat a range of hip problems, including different forms of arthritis, injuries to the hip or congenital conditions that cause the joint to wear out over time. The goal of the surgery is to relieve pain, restore comfortable movement, and for many people, significantly improve day‑to‑day quality of life.

Hip replacement is one of the most reliable and successful operations in modern medicine. Most people enjoy long‑lasting pain relief and improved mobility. However, in a small number of cases, problems can develop over time that require further surgery. When a hip replacement needs to be redone, this is called revision surgery.

Revision hip surgery is a specialised area of orthopaedics. It can be more complex than the original operation and often requires a highly experienced surgical team, advanced hospital resources, and sometimes additional medical support.

Many orthopaedic hip conditions may not require surgery and can be effective managed through different methods including physiotherapy, modifying activities and medication.