Frequently Asked Questions

The cost of a Hip replacement varies due to several factors including the implant cost, the time in theatre, the duration in High care and the number of days in hospital. Once the patient has been assessed all my patients receive an estimate of costs prior to booking the surgery.

The implant choice for replacement surgery should be left up to the surgeon. Every patient has different anatomy and demands and these factors have to be taken into account when selecting an implant. The track record of specific implants will be known to the surgeon and will influence the choice of implant.

Meniscus injuries in a knee are not constantly painful and will only cause pain after activity involving twistng or jarring of the knee for instance after a run or a hike on uneven ground. The knee will be painful if you kneel on it and mat get swollen from time to time. The best way to know is to have an examination by an experienced Orthopaedic surgeon and a MRI scan may be required. 

There is no specific age that can be applied to all patients, but as a rule one should wait as long as posssible before considering replacement surgery. 60 years or older is advisable but many patients develop advanced arthritis at a younger age and are forced to consider replacement surgery at an earlier stage. The new generation ingrowth implants (no cement used) with modern bearing surfaces are ideal for this group of patients. Hip resurfacing procedures may also have a role here.