Private hip replacement Washington

When you choose Spire Washington Hospital for your hip replacement surgery, our highly skilled orthopaedic (bone and muscle) surgeons will create a personalised treatment plan for you.

We also offer fast access to diagnostic tests and scans so you won’t need to wait long for the treatment that’s right for you.

Complete the enquiry form to book your first consultation at Spire Washington Hospital or call 0191 415 1272.

We serve Washington, Durham & Wearside.

At Spire Washington Hospital, we have vast experience in hip replacement surgery in our clean, modern facilities. These facilities include three laminar flow operating theatres which regulate air flow to minimise the risk of infection.

Our consultants use trusted and clinically proven methods for hip replacement.

Getting here

We’re located near the A1(M), close to Durham. Public transport options are available. Free on-site parking for you and your visitors means you can get to us easily, and won’t need to worry if you have pain when walking.

We serve Washington, Durham & Wearside.

Your consultations

For your appointments, you’ll meet your consultant in one of our 10 consultation rooms. All of our rooms are accessible, which makes it easier if you find walking difficult prior to hip replacement.

Our dedicated orthopaedic consultants specialise in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal (bone and muscle) conditions. Here’s what will happen before your treatment:

• If you haven’t been diagnosed yet, your consultant may recommend our advanced scanning, imaging and diagnostic technologies to look at your hip and help understand the cause of your pain or mobility problems
• Once you’ve been diagnosed or if you have a referral, your consultant will then discuss treatment options with you
• Before recommending a hip replacement, they may suggest hydrocortisone joint injections first

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. Both your initial consultation and tests at this stage are charged separately to the cost of any treatment needed.

On the day of your procedure, our ward staff will show you to your room and get you settled in. If you’ve come with a friend or family member, they’re welcome to wait in your room while you have your operation.

Your consultant and surgical team will prepare you for your operation.

Anaesthetic options

When you’ve had time to settle into your private room, your anaesthetist will administer a general anaesthetic, where you’re completely asleep, or an epidural (spinal anaesthetic) where you’ll be numb from the waist down. If you’re having an epidural, you can also have sedatives to help you relax.

During your operation

Once the anaesthetic has taken effect, your surgeon will make one or more incisions in your hip, remove both the socket and the top of your thigh bone and replace them with a new artificial hip joint. A hip replacement surgery usually takes an hour to an hour and a half.

Your private room

When you come in for your hip replacement operation, you’ll stay with us for two to three days. We have 35 comfortable private rooms to help make your stay as comfortable as possible. All our private rooms include:

• Armchair
• En-suite
• TV
• Wardrobe
• Window

 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.

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 Washington, Durham or Wearside book your first consultation and start your hip replacement journey with us. We’re proud to provide outstanding service.

Spire Washington Hospital provides exceptional healthcare in north-east England. Visit our procedure page for more information about hip replacement surgery.