Who this page is for

This page is designed for patients who:

• Are considering private hip replacement for arthritis
• Are seeking treatment via self-funding or private medical insurance
• Have persistent hip pain affecting walking, sleep or daily activities
• Have a painful or failed previous hip replacement
• Are looking for an experienced hip replacement surgeon in the Northwest

Why choose Mr Highcock for your hip replacement

• Specialist practice focused exclusively on hip and knee replacement surgery
• High-volume experience in both primary and revision hip replacement
• International fellowship training at the world-renowned Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto
• Training at the Wrightington Centre for Hip Surgery and as Cavendish Hip Fellow in Sheffield
• Excellent outcomes recorded on the National Joint Registry, with lower revision rates than expected
• 98.3% Patient Satisfaction scores on PHIN (Private Healthcare Information Network)

What is hip arthritis?

Hip arthritis occurs when the cartilage lining the hip joint wears away, resulting in pain, stiffness and loss of movement. The most common causes of hip arthritis include:

• Osteoarthritis – the most common form, usually affecting people over the age of 50, where gradual wear of the joint leads to pain and reduced mobility.
• Rheumatoid arthritis – an autoimmune condition causing inflammation of the joint lining, leading to pain, stiffness and joint damage.
• Post-traumatic arthritis – arthritis that develops following a previous injury or fracture around the hip.

Symptoms of hip arthritis

Symptoms typically develop gradually and may include groin pain, stiffness, difficulty bending to put on shoes or socks, reduced walking distance and pain that may radiate to the thigh or knee. Symptoms are often worse with weight-bearing activity and cold weather.