Private hip replacement Bushey

The damaged hip joint is replaced with a new, artificial one.

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At Spire Bushey Hospital, we use trusted and clinically proven techniques to replace painful and damaged hips and help you get back to your everyday activities.

A hip replacement is a common operation to remove worn or damaged parts of your hip joint and replace them with an artificial joint, to help you move more easily and to reduce pain.

Our consultants use revolutionary robotic-assisted technology for hip replacements with the Cori™ surgical system. 

Sometimes also called

  • Hip arthroplasty

At a glance

  • 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

Why Spire?

  • Fast access to diagnostic tests and scans
  • Consultants who are experts in their field
  • Clear pricing with no hidden charges
  • Rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission

By Wallace Health I Medically reviewed by Adrian Roberts.
Page last reviewed: October 2018 I Next review due: October 2023

Hip replacement surgery: what to expect at Spire Bushey

At Spire Bushey, our team of orthopaedic (bone and muscle) surgeons can offer you a treatment and care plan that is personal to you and your needs. Our hip replacement consultants are committed to providing healthcare excellence in Bushey, Watford and Harrow. You can book your procedure easily and expect to receive treatment without the wait.

You’ll also receive tailored aftercare in our clean, modern facility.

How to book

Complete the enquiry form to book your first consultation at Spire Bushey Hospital or call 020 8950 9090.

We serve areas of Hertfordshire, Greater London, and Buckinghamshire.

How much does Hip replacement surgery cost at Spire Bushey Hospital

Inclusive prices and payment plans make the surgery more affordable, even for patients who don’t have medical insurance.

Hip replacement
Initial consultation We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote.
Treatment price £15,098
Aftercare Included
From price From £15,098
Monthly treatment price

(Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation)

£347
Representative example
Loan amount £13,848
Deposit £1,250
Loan period 48 months
Representative APR 9.9%
Total amount repayable £16,656

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 Bushey 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.

Procedures offered for hip replacement surgery at Spire Bushey Hospital

At Spire Bushey, we have wide experience in hip replacement surgery in our clean, contemporary facilities. Your consultant may recommend:

  • Traditional (posterior) hip replacement – performed by the surgeon making an incision of roughly eight to ten inches along the side of the hip to access the hip joint
  • Robotic hip replacement using the CORI surgical system. With robotics-assisted surgery, your surgeon uses the CORI Surgical System to create a customised 3D digital model of your hip. This three-dimensional view helps your surgeon finalise and verify the right size implant for you and create a detailed surgical plan for how your replacement will be placed in order to optimise movement and function.
  • Bilateral hip replacement, when both hips are replaced at the same time

At Spire Bushey, our facilities include six operating theatres, three including laminar flow which regulates air flow to reduce risk of infection.

Enquire now about hip replacement at Spire Bushey.

Revolutionary hip replacement technology

Spire Bushey Hospital offers hip replacement robotic-assisted surgery using the CORITM Surgical System.

Preparing for hip replacement at Spire Bushey

Getting here

You can find us in Bushey, Hertfordshire. Spire Bushey Hospital and Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre are easy to access from the M1 and M25 motorways, as well as by under and overground train stations. We have free parking on both sites for you and your visitors.

Your consultations

Your initial consultation will take place at Spire Bushey Diagnostic centre which offers the latest facilities and diagnostics. All of our rooms are accessible, making things easier if you have difficulty 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 prosthetics – 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 your 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.

Full hip replacement surgery

Watch how a hip replacement surgery takes place

Hip replacement: your procedure

On the day of your procedure, our ward staff will show you to your room and get you settled in. You’ll have all the comforts and conveniences you’d expect to find in your own home. You should be with us for around two to six 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 in your room while you have your operation.

Anaesthetic options

You’ll probably have a general anaesthetic, so you’ll be completely asleep. However, sometimes it’s preferable or necessary to have a spinal or epidural anaesthetic, where you’re numb from the waist down. If so, your anaesthetist can also give you sedatives to help you relax during the operation.

Head to our main hip replacement surgery page for more information.

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.

Q & A

Alun Wall, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Talking about hip replacement surgery

Hip replacement surgery: your recovery

For a hip replacement procedure, you’ll stay at Spire Bushey for two to six days.

When your hip replacement is done, you’ll be taken back to your private room to start recovery. You can enjoy home comforts during your stay, as we aim to make your procedure as comfortable as possible.

There may be some discomfort following the procedure, so we’ll provide pain relief to help you feel comfortable.

Our physiotherapists will recommend exercises to help you get the most out of your hip replacement.

1 - 2 days

Walk with support and help from a physiotherapist or healthcare professional

2 - 3 days

You’ll be able to leave hospital

1 - 2 weeks

Walking more using a walking aid

2 - 6 weeks

Gradually able to do more exercises

6 - 8 weeks

Able to drive

12 weeks

Return to work and your usual activities

  • 1 - 2 days


    Walk with support and help from a physiotherapist or healthcare professional

  • 2 - 3 days


    You’ll be able to leave hospital

  • 1 - 2 weeks


    Walking more using a walking aid

  • 2 - 6 weeks


    Gradually able to do more exercises

  • 6 - 8 weeks


    Able to drive

  • 12 weeks


    Return to work and your usual activities

Areas served

If you live in Hertfordshire, Greater London or Buckinghamshire, you can have your private hip replacement at Spire Bushey. We also serve local towns, including Watford and Harrow.

Our hip replacement consultants in Bushey are committed to healthcare. Book a consultation and start your hip replacement journey today.

Learn more about your procedure on our main hip replacement 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.

How to get to us

Spire Bushey Hospital is situated within easy access of the M1 and M25 motorways. We are only 15 miles from London, 45 minutes drive from Luton airport and around five miles from Watford town centre, with its fast and regular train services to the capital.

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Spire Bushey Hospital,

Heathbourne Road
Bushey
Hertfordshire
WD23 1RD

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