The damaged hip joint is replaced with a new, artificial one.
At Spire Alexandra, we offer trusted and clinically proven hip replacement techniques in Chatham. Our hip replacement surgery can help you enjoy everyday activities more comfortably.
Hip replacement is a common operation to replace damaged parts of your hip with an artificial joint. Hip replacement surgery can help reduce pain and improve mobility, so you can live a more comfortable life.
Sometimes also called
Typical hospital stay
1 - 3 days
Procedure duration
60 - 90 minutes
Type of anaesthetic
General, spinal or epidural
Available to self-pay?
Yes
Covered by health insurance?
Yes
At Spire Alexandra Hospital, we offer a choice of expert consultants who are committed to healthcare excellence. You can expect to receive treatment without the wait and expert aftercare that’s personalised to you from our highly rated nursing staff. Our facilities are clean and modern with all the comfort and convenience you’d expect at home.
Complete the enquiry form to book your first consultation at Spire Alexandra Hospital or call 01634 687 166.
We serve all areas of Kent, including Chatham, Gravesend and Rochester.
Our inclusive prices and helpful payment plans can make the surgery more affordable for everyone, even patients without medical insurance.
Hip replacement | |||
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Initial consultation | We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote. | ||
Treatment price | £12,314 | ||
Aftercare | Included | ||
From price | From £12,314 | ||
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£277 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £11,064 |
Deposit | £1,250 |
Loan period | 48 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £13,296 |
The price shown is the ‘from price’ (ie the minimum cost of the procedure). Please note that for some procedures the actual price you are quoted may vary significantly and can increase depending on your choice of Consultant (who is an independent practitioner and not an employee of Spire). The fees charged by Consultants and Anaesthetists are set independently and are outside the control of Spire. The price may also vary depending on the type of anaesthetic, implant or drug used, and your medical history.
Spire Alexandra Hospital can provide you with a single, fixed price for your procedure so there are no surprises. Please read Spire Healthcare's terms and conditions for full details of what’s included and excluded in your fixed price when paying for yourself. Finance options are available through our partner Omni Capital Retail Finance Ltd, 10 Norwich Street, London, EC4A 1BD.
At Spire Alexandra Hospital, we have a wide experience of performing hip replacement surgery in our high-quality facilities, including two operating theatres with laminar flow. These theatres regulate air flow to reduce risk of infection.
Enquire now about hip replacement at Spire Alexandra Hospital.
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We’re around eight miles from Maidstone and just five miles from Chatham. Chatham railway station is a 10 minute drive away, and free parking is available for patients and visitors.
Your consultations
Before your treatment, you’ll meet your consultant in one of our 13 accessible consultation rooms. You’ll discuss your health and symptoms, and gain an understanding of your hip replacement surgery.
Your consultant will then advise you about your personal plan and some of the options that are available to you.
Your consultations give you an opportunity to ask questions and discuss your expectations, needs and desires. Your consultant will then be able to outline a treatment and care plan that’s tailored to you.
On the day of your operation, our ward staff will show you to your own private room.
If you’ve come with a friend or family member, they’re welcome to wait in our lounge or restaurant while you have your operation.
Once you’re ready, you’ll prepare for your operation and be given your anaesthetic. You’ll have either:
The operation usually takes up to an hour and a half. You can find out about your hip replacement procedure at Spire Alexandra on our main hip replacement surgery page.
After your operation, you’ll be taken back to your comfortable private room to start your recovery. We’ll give you some pain relief to ease discomfort and help you feel settled.
Your private room
While you prepare and recover from your procedure, you’ll stay in one of our 25 private rooms. You can enjoy home comforts and conveniences, including:
After a hip replacement, you can expect to stay at Spire Alexandra Hospital for three to five days.
Our physiotherapists will help with walking and exercises, so you can enjoy the full benefits of your hip replacement.
Day 1
Week 12
Walk with support and help from a physiotherapist or healthcare professional
You’ll be able to leave hospital
Walking more using a walking aid
Gradually able to do more exercises
Able to drive
Return to work and your usual activities
Walk with support and help from a physiotherapist or healthcare professional
You’ll be able to leave hospital
Walking more using a walking aid
Gradually able to do more exercises
Able to drive
Return to work and your usual activities
If you live in Kent, including Maidstone, Gillingham, Rochester, Langley, Gravesend and Chatham, you can have your private hip replacement at Spire Alexandra Hospital.
Our hospital in Chatham is committed to personalised healthcare. Choose your consultant from our team and start your hip replacement journey today.
Learn more about the hip replacement procedure on our main page.
The treatment described on this page may be adapted to meet your individual needs, so it's important to follow your healthcare professional's advice and raise any questions that you may have with them.
Impton Lane
Walderslade
Chatham
ME5 9PG
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