Hip Articles


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Affordable Hip Replacement in the UK: The Horder Centre's promise of quality at a fair price

September 25, 2023 - Director of Orthopaedics, Mr Andrew Skyrme delves into quality and cost within private healthcare and hip replacement.

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Navigating the landscape of hip replacement approaches: an expert perspective

August 10, 2023 - Mr Hugh Apthorp breaks down the primary approaches to hip replacement and their benefits.

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The possibility of the 'day-case' hip replacement

August 6, 2023 - In this article, Mr Senthil Velayudham explores the 'day case hip replacement', a cutting edge technique for one of the most common operations in the UK, that could allow patients to safely go home the same day as their operation.

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What is minimally invasive hip replacement?

August 1, 2023 - Mr Hugh Apthorp explains minimally invasive hip replacement surgery and the surgical approach he uses to achieve one of the lowest revision (repeat surgery) rates in the country.

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The lifespan of a hip replacement

July 31, 2023 - In this article Mr Syed Ahmed answers the question of how long will a hip replacement last after surgery, as well as breaking down the factors influencing the longevity of a hip replacement.

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How to choose a surgeon for a hip replacement

January 15, 2023 - Mr Hugh Apthorp, who is among the highest performing hip surgeons in London and achieves outcomes from hip replacement in the top 1% of doctors nationally, explains how he’d choose a surgeon.

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Minimally invasive hip replacement with Hugh Apthorp

November 21, 2022 - One of the pioneers of minimally invasive hip surgery in the UK explains how to achieve the best results and which hip replacement is best.

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When is a hip replacement necessary?

November 15, 2022 - Mr Hugh Apthorp explains the right time to consider having a hip replacement, and why often a patient’s biggest regret, is not having surgery sooner.

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The cutting edge of hip replacement surgery

November 15, 2022 - Mr Hugh Apthorp explains approaches to hip replacement surgery and surgical outcomes for his patients.

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Hip replacement vs resurfacing: the pros and cons

November 15, 2022 - Mr Hugh Apthorp outlines the differences between hip replacement surgery and hip resurfacing, weighing up their merits.

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How a hip replacement is done with Hugh Apthorp

November 15, 2022 - Mr Hugh Apthorp shares how a hip replacement is performed and each stage of replacing the joint’s ball and socket.

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5 top tips for a better recovery from hip surgery

November 15, 2022 - Mr Hugh Apthorp, London's highest volume hip replacement surgeon, shares 5 do’s and don’ts for recovering well after a hip replacement.

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Hip replacement recovery: truths & myths

November 15, 2022 - Mr Hugh Apthorp, one of the pioneers of rapid recovery programmes delves into all aspects of recovery after hip replacement surgery.

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Successful hip replacement: what it feels like

August 8, 2022 - Mr Hugh Apthorp, one of the foremost hip surgeons in the country indentifies what makes a successful hip replacement.