Practice Plus Group offers private hip replacement surgery at a time to suit you, typically under 4 weeks. The procedure involves replacing a damaged, worn-out hip joint with an artificial implant and is designed to relieve pain, restore mobility, and improve quality of life. Hip replacement surgery is available at all Practice Plus Group Hospital locations via self-pay, private medical insurance, or NHS.
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At Practice Plus Group, the average waiting time for private hip surgery is 4-6 weeks. We also understand that it’s not just about how quickly you can have surgery, but having your treatment at a time that works for you. We’ll work with you to arrange your surgery around your needs and availability, so you can plan your treatment with confidence.
What is hip replacement surgery?
Hip replacement surgery is one of the most common orthopaedic procedures in the UK. According to NHS England, between April 2021 and March 2022 68,335 hip replacement procedures were carried out.1 It’s highly likely this figure has risen in recent years. The surgeon replaces a painful arthritic hip with an artificial joint.
How does a hip replacement work?
As with other joint replacement surgeries, an artificial hip takes the place of the original hip joint. The worn-out components of the ball-and-socket joint are removed and replaced with an artificial implant. This can significantly improve mobility and enhance quality of life for the patient.
When should I seek treatment for my hip?
A hip replacement operation is recommended for patients whose hip pain restricts everyday activities. These include walking, driving and getting dressed. Some common reasons why a hip might become damaged are:
osteoarthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
previous injury to the hip or hip bone.
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Hip replacement patient testimonials
“The recovery time was utterly amazing.”
“The recovery time was utterly amazing.”
“After talking with my friends from Rotary, it became obvious that Practice Plus Group stood out well above the others. The recovery time was utterly amazing.”
Michael Flack
Private hip replacement surgery
“Friends assured me that I would be very pleased with what I received.”
“I discussed it with friends of mine.”
“I discussed [Practice Plus Group] with friends of mine who’d had operations there, they assured me that I would be very pleased with what I received.”
Michael Flack
Private hip replacement patient
“I was so amazed. It all went beautifully.”
“Everything was great from the very beginning.”
“We’d heard about Practice Plus Group, so we went with them. Everything was great from the very beginning. I was so amazed. It all went beautifully.”
Jill Flack (wife of patient)
Private hip surgery patient
“You just feel like you’re in the best hands at every moment.”
“You just feel like you’re in the best hands.”
“Through my insurers, I was referred to Practice Plus Group. You just feel like you’re in the best hands at every moment.”
Sue Bateman
Private medical insurance hip replacement patient
“The experience has been brilliant!”
“My surgeon really put me at ease.”
“I’d do it again in a heartbeat for faster, quality care. I highly recommend it. The experience has been brilliant, my surgeon really put me at ease.”
Hilary Jones
NHS hip replacement patient
“My friends had been to Practice Plus Group. It was an excellent experience.”
“It was an excellent experience.”
“To anyone who thinks they might need a hip replacement, I say don’t wait! My friends had been to Practice Plus Group. It was an excellent experience.”
Val Stones
NHS hip replacement patient
“I wasn’t able to walk my dogs. Now I’m walking good distances again.”
“Everything was so professional.”
“I wasn’t able to walk my dogs. Now I’m walking good distances again. I have no pain, it’s fantastic. Everything was so professional….everyone was so very helpful.”
Derrick Clarke
NHS hip replacement patient
“I had a constant residual pain which I was always conscious of, irrespective of what I was doing. It’s at the core of simply being and living and it fundamentally affects and curtails the things you want to do.From my very first visit, the care and consideration I received from the staff at the hospital was wonderful…my experience was extremely well managed.”
“I’m making a fantastic recovery and am back walking almost five miles a day, including steep hills, and doing the exercises advised by the physiotherapist.”
Ian Keys, 70, hip replacement patient Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet
Suffering from hip pain?
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The type of hip replacement surgery you have will depend upon your individual needs. Your specialist will advise the best course of action for you.
This is the most common operation which involves removal of the hip joint. Total hip replacement surgery can sometimes be referred to as hip arthroplasty. In this operation, the painful or worn-out joint is replaced with an artificial hip joint (implant). In this type of surgery the whole joint is replaced, giving a new femoral head (ball) and acetabulum (socket).
Partial hip replacement is an option if only part of the hip joint is damaged. In this procedure, the femoral head (ball) is replaced. A common reason for this can be a fracture, where the socket remains intact but the ball needs to be replaced. It is not used for treating hip osteoarthritis.
This is a less common type of surgery and is an alternative to hip replacement. It involves removing the damaged surfaces of the bones inside the hip joint and replacing them with metal.
Sometimes a hip joint needs to be replaced urgently. This can happen following a fall when the joint is fractured. As mentioned above, sometimes this will result in a partial hip replacement where only the ball joint is replaced. There may be other urgent medical reasons for a hip replacement.
A hip surgery consultant will be able to determine how quickly you need surgery and this will help determine how long you have to wait.
Hip revision surgery is sometimes needed in patients who have had a previous hip replacement. During a hip revision, either one or both parts of the hip joint are replaced. This procedure is done following a number of reasons where the hip implant is failing. This can be due to infection, loosening or fracture.
This approach sees the surgeon make one or more shorter incisions over the hip. The aim of this procedure is to reduce pain and speed up recovery time. The operation may not be suitable for all patients.
Your consultant will help you weigh the benefits of surgery and make a choice as to the best approach for your individual needs.
Which method of hip replacement is the best?
The type of hip surgery needed and the approach will depend very much on individual needs and medical advice. A thorough consultation and follow-up investigations will help inform your choice. This will help you make the right decision about your future care.
You will likely need a hip replacement when pain in your hip or groin, and stiffness in your joint, start to make everyday activities like putting on your shoes, or walking, or sleeping, difficult to do. Symptoms and signs of needing a hip replacement include:
persistent or recurring pain and/or inflammation in and around the hip joint
activity-related pain and limited range of motion, managing stairs and getting in and out of chairs
disturbance of sleep due to pain
increasing pain due to a previous injury such as a hip fracture
non-surgical treatments (weight loss, injections, anti-inflammatory medication) have failed, or are no longer providing you with relief.
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Hip replacement is a common procedure with a high success rate. Find out what to expect on your hip replacement journey with Practice Plus Group from start to finish.
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If possible, continue to do gentle exercise in the run-up to your surgery. Walking and swimming will help to strengthen the muscles around the hip, helping to speed up the recovery process.
Making travel arrangements, packing the things you’ll need and informing family members will ensure any last minute hiccups on the day are avoided.
Patients can take steps to improve their recovery from joint replacement surgery throughout their healthcare journey. The guides and videos featured in our Joint School are all free resources designed to help you prepare.
A pre-operative hip consultation is our opportunity to ensure that the procedure for which you have been referred is right for you. A physical assessment will also be carried out, during which the consultant may take blood tests and x-rays of the affected hip. He or she will also ask questions about your family medical history and general health. We’ll explain your treatment and make sure that you are medically fit enough to proceed. It is also your opportunity to meet the team who will care for you and to ask any questions before your hip replacement.
The operation can be carried out under general or spinal anaesthesia. Your hip replacement surgeon will make an incision on the side of your hip, remove the damaged hip joint and replace it with an artificial joint.
We practise the Enhanced Recovery Pathway (ERP). This is a modern, evidence-based approach that helps people speed up their recovery following major surgery. With this support you will be mobile enough to go home one or two days after your operation, some people are able to return home on the day of surgery.
A new hip joint can provide long-term pain relief, improve function, increase mobility and contribute to a better quality of life. A hip replacement can last for 10 to 15 years, at which point revision surgery can be offered.
Steps during and after surgery are taken to decrease these risks. If you notice any of these complications or are concerned about your recovery, speak to your doctor or surgeon immediately.
Once the operation is over, our physiotherapists will begin working closely with you. This happens within hours of joint replacement surgery, and often means you’ll be able to return home early. It can also reduce the risk of early complications after surgery.
By following your physiotherapy plan, you can expect to resume regular activities within two to three months. The time it takes to fully benefit from your new hip will depend on how closely you follow your hip replacement recovery plan. The average expected recuperation time for hip replacement can be up to a year, but it’s up to you to ensure that the muscles around the hip are strong and the hip returns to a good range of motion.
Hip replacement surgery costs vary according to the type of procedure and your location. Total hip replacement at Practice Plus Group costs £13,199.
What’s included in the hip replacement price?
When you choose hip replacement surgery with Practice Plus Group, the price we quote you, is the price you pay. For £13,199 plus £145 consultation, you get:
an initial consultation with a hip replacement specialist of your choice, including any necessary X-rays, bloods, and swabs
an in-depth tailored treatment plan (including your surgery)
any post-operative medication, follow-up appointments, home mobility aids, and physiotherapy
Comparing the price of hip replacement surgery
We’ve put the following table together for you to help give you an idea of what you’re likely to pay for a hip replacement at different UK private health providers.
Healthcare provider
Consultation fee
Hip replacement price
Diagnostics and scans
Aftercare
Medications
Total cost
Practice Plus Group
£145
£13,199
Included
Included
Included
£12,644
Circle Health Group
from £200
from £12,825 (this is a guide price)
Not included
Included
Included
from £13,025
Nuffield Health
from £220
£15,500 (this is a guide price)
Included
Included
Included
from £15,550
Spire Healthcare
£220
£14,590
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
£14,810
Prices correct as at October 2026. Spire, Circle, and Nuffield hospital prices in the South West. If you are having an operation that requires an overnight stay and having a private room is important to you, please let us know when booking so we can do our best to accommodate. Find out more about the costs of private healthcare and why we charge less here.
Ways to pay
There are three ways to access hip replacement at Practice Plus Group:
Our specialist hip consultants operate across the UK, working with NHS and private patients. The consultants we work with perform high volumes of joint replacement procedures with excellent success rates.
With Practice Plus Group, you get all of the benefits of NHS medical excellence, fast-tracked. An appointment with one of our leading experts costs from £145.
Browse consultant profiles below or visit our consultant page to find the right hip surgeon for you.
At Practice Plus Group Hospitals, we’re passionate about giving patients a positive experience and excellent clinical outcomes, with personalised care every step of the way. Whether you’re paying for yourself or using private medical insurance, with our short waiting times, unrivalled Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and high levels of cleanliness and infection control, we’ll make sure you’re looked after. In fact, we were the first provider to have all services rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
This page has been medically reviewed and approved by Mr Nawar Abdulsattar, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Practice Plus Group Hospital. He is a GMC-registered consultant surgeon (GMC: 7811881), with over 21 years of clinical experience and holds MBChB, FRCS (Eng) and FRCS (Stockholm) qualifications. He is a specialist in orthopaedic surgery with a focus on hip and knee conditions and sports injuries, providing evidence-based treatment to help patients restore mobility, reduce pain, and return to activity. He has a strong academic and research background, including involvement in research into developmental hip dysplasia and completion of PhD-level studies at the University of Gothenburg, focusing on ankle fracture epidemiology, treatment methods, and clinical outcomes.
All content on this page is produced by the Practice Plus Group digital content team and clinically reviewed by consultant specialists to ensure accuracy, patient safety, and alignment with current UK clinical best practice. Content is approved under Practice Plus Group’s clinical governance framework.
Nawar Abdulsattar General Medical Council number: 7811881
This page is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in clinical evidence, surgical practice, and patient safety standards. The last clinical review was completed on 9/6/2026, with the next review scheduled for 9/06/2027.
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Hip surgery Q&A
with Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Kenan Dehne
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Hip replacement surgery FAQs
Not yet found the information you’re looking for? Perhaps our FAQs can help!
A hip replacement is urgent following a fall or accident where the hip joint is fractured, or there is rapid deterioration in the patient’s arthritis.
Although people have hip replacements well into their 90s, due to their medical history, they may not be fit for major surgery. Your doctor will be able to advise as to the best course of action.
A hip replacement operation is major surgery and is required when conservative treatments no longer work.
A hip replacement is needed when hip pain interferes with daily activities. As such, after initial recovery you should find you are able to resume your normal activities and sports without pain. Immediately post surgery there will be pain that is managed with pain killers.
You will work with your physiotherapist to make sure you are up and about quickly. Getting mobile early and doing your physiotherapy exercises will help you recover quickly. This will also minimise post-operative pain.
A modern artificial hip will last for 10 to 15 years on average. However, occasionally a few will need revision surgery before or after this time.
Before hip replacement surgery, patients should try conservative pain management. This could include making lifestyle adjustments, weight loss, taking regular painkillers, walking with a stick, and physiotherapy.
This can help manage the symptoms of pain and stiffness by reducing the stress on the joint through weight loss, or by moderating activity. Physio exercises will help strengthen the muscles around the joint. This lessens the discomfort experienced and helps with mobility.
An injection in the hip is an option that is occasionally used.
Lifestyle adjustments such as weight loss, taking regular painkillers, walking with a stick and physiotherapy can all help. Physio exercises will also strengthen the muscles around the joint. This lessens the discomfort experienced and helps with mobility.
The answer depends on your chosen private healthcare provider. At Practice Plus Group, hip replacement surgery costs £13,199, plus £145 for the initial consultation.
This depends on your chosen private healthcare provider. The average cost of a hip replacement in the UK is currently £14,412. At Practice Plus Group, hip replacement surgery costs £13,199, plus £145 for the initial consultation.
This is entirely down to a patient’s personal circumstances. The main benefits of going private for hip replacement surgery are:
– shorter waiting times
– flexibility around consultant choice
– ability to choose a time and date for treatment.
Hip surgery, Barlborough – aftercare was brilliant!
I went in for my new hip and was out within 3 days! The aftercare was also brilliant – 10/10!
by PeterWednesday December 28, 2022
Hip surgery, Shepton Mallet – we have saved £6,500
My wife had a total hip replacement yesterday at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet. They were absolutely brilliant and if like me you maybe needing surgery but on a long waiting list and considering going private, they are definitely worth getting a quote from. We have saved £6,500 by going to them and not another private hospital. Her consultation was 27th May, operation 13th June, home on 14th.
by Mr Antoniou,Friday February 3, 2023
Hip surgery, Plymouth – at long last I am out of pain
Thank you very much for my TWO successful hip operations at long last I am out of pain and recovering well. Many thanks to you and all your staff. Best wishes.
by Brenda Sutton, Thank you cardThursday February 2, 2023
Hip surgery – best experience ever for my hip replacement
I had the best experience ever for my hip replacement. Would highly recommend, thank you to all the staff involved throughout
by FrancaWednesday December 28, 2022
Hip surgery – tremendous skill, diligence and care
Tremendous skill, diligence and care at this hospital. They deserve their reputation as one of the best facilities in the UK for hip and knee replacements.
by Ian Keys, GoogleFriday December 30, 2022
Hip surgery, Southampton – would recommended to everyone
Had hip op recently. Big thanks to Mr Flood, Maria and all the hospital staff they treated me with care and respect. Thank you all for being there for me. Would recommended to everyone.
by Arthur Syson, GoogleWednesday December 28, 2022
Hip replacement, Plymouth – impressed with everyone and everything
I would just like to say that I was impressed with everything and everyone. From the moment I enquired about private treatment. I felt totally welcomed and put at ease by everyone with whom I came into contact. Whatever the art they played in my treatment. Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth was recommended to me, as was Mr Miller. Not only will I pass on that recommendation, but I will have no hesitation in returning at some time for my second hip replacement. Thank you.
by Gillian Camp, Thank you cardThursday March 30, 2023
Hip surgery, Barlborough – I would recommend Practice Plus Group without a shadow of a doubt
I was particularly pleased with how well-mannered and attentive everyone was. I had my hip replacement operation at 11.30am and when I came out of surgery, a meal was waiting for me. I was told that if my blood test looked good and the surgeon was happy with me when he saw me at 5pm I could go home that night, and that’s what happened. It was seamless.
by Terence WatsonThursday March 23, 2023
Hip surgery, Shepton Mallet – back walking almost five miles a day
I was amazed at both the lack of hip and knee pain and the fact that I could walk so soon after the surgery. I’m making a fantastic recovery and am back walking almost five miles a day, including steep hills, and doing the exercises advised by the physiotherapist. From my very first visit, the care and consideration I received from the staff at the hospital was wonderful. Everyone I met in every role was wholly engaged as they performed it – receptionists, cleaners, x-ray technicians, nurses, doctors and other health professionals. My experience was extremely well managed.
by Ian KeysThursday March 23, 2023
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