Hip clinic

The hip arthroscopy clinic at Spire Yale Hospital offers patients with hip and joint pain the most advanced and up to date surgical techniques. It specialises in both sport injuries of the hip and young adult hip problems. Our team of highly trained specialist orthopaedic hip surgeons, physiotherapists and diagnosticians will look after your individual clinical requirements.

Symptoms are exacerbated in individuals requiring extreme hip movements such as rowers, jockeys and footballers

Impingement of the hip occurs in teenage or early adult life, and is due to a mismatch between the shape of the hip ball and socket. This irregularity causes high pressures in the joint and may lead to cartilage damage.

Patients will have groin pain on rotation of the hip and exercise might be limited as a result. 
Often they will be diagnosed as having recurrent groin strains. Symptoms are exacerbated in individuals requiring extreme hip movements such as rowers, jockeys and footballers.

‘Key-hole’ hip surgery has advanced in recent years and now is more commonly used as an intervention for some hip problems. Hip arthroscopy is a key-hole surgical technique allowing the inside of the joint to be visualised and any cartilage damage to be corrected.

The cartilage rim of the socket may be torn and need trimming or repairing. Loose bodies can be removed and any irregularity in the shape of the femoral neck region can be smoothed off, reducing subsequent impingement. This may reduce the chances of subsequently developing osteoarthritis.

Hip arthroscopy is done as a day case procedure through three 1 cm incisions at the top of the leg. Pain is usually not severe and wears off within a few days. It may take 2-3 months to return to full sport and running. Unless there is established osteoarthritis in the joint, the majority of patients make a full recovery.

Whether you have medical insurance or are paying for your treatment yourself with Spire Healthcare you will be seen quickly by the consultant-grade surgeon of your choice at a time that suits you.

You will be treated in a premium private hospital with some of the UK's highest standards of cleanliness and infection control.

What’s more, you’ll be able to recuperate in your own private room with friends and family able to visit when you wish.