Private hip replacement Tunbridge Wells

When you choose Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital for your hip replacement surgery, our team of orthopaedic (bone and muscle) surgeons can offer you a personal treatment plan.

We serve local areas of Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Crowborough. If you live in these areas, you can easily access our dedicated nurses and physiotherapists after your surgery.

Complete the enquiry form to book your first consultation at Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital or call 01892 740 047.

We serve East Sussex, Greater London and Kent.

At Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital, we have wide experience in hip replacement surgery in our clean, modern facilities. We offer some of the latest surgical innovations, which may be beneficial to some patients. These include:

• Anterior hip replacement surgery, when incisions are made in the front of the hip, resulting in less pain and faster recovery than with traditional surgery
• Bilateral hip replacement, when both hips are replaced at the same time

We also have two laminar flow operating theatres which regulate air flow to minimise the risk of infection.

Getting here

We’re located in Kent, six miles from the centre of Royal Tunbridge Wells. The nearest train station is Tunbridge Wells. Free on-site car parking is available for you and your visitors.

We serve areas including Kent, East Sussex and Greater London, as well as local towns Tunbridge Wells, Tonbirdge and Crowborough.

Your consultations

All of your consultations will take place in one of our 11 accessible private rooms, so don’t worry if you have pain when walking. During your consultations, we'll:

• Ask 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 a prosthesis – 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 physiotherapist will explain your recovery plan. Both your initial consultation and tests at this stage are charged separately to the cost of any treatment needed.

You should be with us for around two days.

You’ll meet your consultant and surgical team who’ll prepare you for your operation. If you’ve come with a friend or family member, they’re welcome to wait while you have your operation.

Anaesthetic options

You’ll probably have a spinal anaesthetic, where you’re numb from the waist down. Your anaesthetist can also give you sedatives to help you relax during the operation.

During your operation

Your consultant will make the necessary incisions and begin to remove worn or damaged areas of your hip joint. They’ll then fit your new hip and close your incisions. The operation should take between an hour and an hour and a half.

Your private room

After your hip replacement procedure, you’ll stay in one of our 33 private rooms for a couple of nights. Our ward staff will always be around to make sure you’re comfortable. All our large private rooms include:

• En-suite
• Personal nurse call system
• Satellite TV
• Telephone
• WiFi

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:

If you live in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge or Crowborough get in touch and start your hip replacement journey today. We’re proud to provide outstanding service in East Sussex, Greater London and Kent.

Our hip replacement clinic in Kent provides exceptional healthcare. Visit our hip replacement page to learn more.