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Private Hip Replacement Surgery in Birmingham | West Midlands

Also known as: hip arthroplasty

Stop living with severe hip pain. Mr Shakir Hussain, a consultant hip surgeon at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital and one of the UK's highest-volume hip specialists, provides world-class private hip replacement surgery in Birmingham and across the West Midlands, with rapid access, no long waiting lists, and a return to a pain-free, active life.

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Fixed self-pay packages from £13,050 · Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva, Vitality and Cigna accepted

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Medically reviewed by Mr Shakir Hussain, MBBS MRCS FRCSEd (Tr & Orth), Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon  ·  Last reviewed: June 2026  ·  Next review due: June 2029

Mr Shakir Hussain, consultant hip surgeon in Birmingham, studying a pelvic X-ray while planning hip replacement surgery
In Short

Hip replacement surgery replaces a worn, arthritic hip joint with an artificial implant to relieve pain and restore movement. Mr Shakir Hussain performs total, day-case, bilateral and complex hip replacement privately in Birmingham at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Priory Hospital Edgbaston and Harborne Hospital. The operation takes 60 to 90 minutes, most patients are walking the same day, and all-inclusive self-pay packages start from £13,050. Insured patients are equally welcome: Mr Hussain is recognised by all major insurers, including Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva, Vitality and Cigna.

Hospital Stay
1–2 nights, or day-case
Operation Time
60–90 minutes
Anaesthetic
Spinal or general
Self-Pay Package
From £13,050
Insurance
All major insurers

Where Does Mr Hussain See Patients?

Mr Hussain sees private patients at three Birmingham hospitals: the Woodlands Suite at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Priory Hospital Edgbaston (Circle Health Group), and Harborne Hospital (HCA Healthcare). The surgeon and the standard of care are the same at each; choose whichever location suits you best.

Woodlands SuiteRoyal Orthopaedic HospitalBristol Road South, Birmingham B31 2AP Priory HospitalEdgbaston, Circle HealthPriory Road, Birmingham B5 7UG Harborne HospitalHCA HealthcareMindelsohn Way, Birmingham B15 2TQ
Understanding the Procedure

What Is Hip Replacement Surgery?

Hip replacement surgery, also known as total hip arthroplasty, involves replacing the damaged or worn-out hip joint with an artificial implant. The procedure removes the arthritic ball (femoral head) and damaged socket (acetabulum), replacing them with precision-engineered components made from advanced materials such as ceramic, metal, and highly cross-linked polyethylene.

The goal is to relieve pain, restore mobility, and return you to the activities you enjoy. Modern hip replacements are designed to last 25 years or more, and advances in implant design and surgical technique have made this one of the most successful operations in modern medicine. In the small proportion of cases where an implant eventually wears, loosens, or needs replacing, hip revision surgery can renew the worn components.

Mr Hussain performs hip replacement through a tissue-sparing posterolateral approach, chosen to reduce post-operative pain and speed your recovery, with the implant and bearing surfaces selected to suit your age, bone quality, and activity level. His results are tracked against National Joint Registry benchmarks; you can review his published hip replacement outcomes in detail.

The Hip Joint
  • Femoral head - the ball at the top of the thighbone
  • Acetabulum - the socket in the pelvis
  • Articular cartilage - smooth coating that allows pain-free movement
  • Synovial membrane - produces lubricating fluid
  • Labrum - ring of cartilage around the socket rim

When arthritis damages these structures, hip replacement restores the joint with artificial components designed to replicate natural movement.

Is It Right for You?

When to Consider Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is typically recommended when non-surgical treatments are no longer managing your symptoms effectively. You may be a candidate if you experience:

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Persistent Hip Pain

Hip pain that limits your daily activities, disturbs your sleep, or is no longer controlled by painkillers and anti-inflammatory medication. Learn more about hip pain treatment in Birmingham.

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Reduced Mobility

Difficulty walking, climbing stairs, getting in and out of a car, or putting on shoes and socks due to stiffness and pain in the hip.

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Failed Conservative Treatment

Physiotherapy, weight management, injections, and medication have been tried but are no longer providing adequate relief.

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X-ray Evidence of Arthritis

Imaging shows significant joint damage from hip arthritis, with loss of cartilage, bone-on-bone contact, or other structural changes in the hip. Read about hip arthritis treatment in Birmingham.

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Impact on Quality of Life

Your hip condition is stopping you from enjoying hobbies, exercising, working, or spending time with family and friends.

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Other Hip Conditions

Avascular necrosis, hip fracture, developmental dysplasia, or inflammatory arthritis that has significantly damaged the joint. Hip replacement can also treat end-stage joint damage from post-traumatic arthritis, femoroacetabular impingement, hip labral tears, ankylosing spondylitis, septic arthritis, and childhood hip conditions such as Perthes and SCFE.

Before You Decide

Alternatives to Hip Replacement Surgery

Surgery is usually considered only after non-surgical options have been tried. Mr Hussain will always explore whether these could help relieve your hip pain first.

Surgical Options

Types of Hip Replacement

Mr Hussain offers the full range of hip replacement options, selecting the most appropriate approach based on your age, activity level, bone quality, and anatomy.

Most Common

Total Hip Replacement

The entire hip joint is replaced, both the ball and socket. This is the gold standard for treating severe arthritis and is the most commonly performed type of hip replacement.

  • Suitable for most patients with hip arthritis
  • Excellent pain relief and function restoration
  • Modern implants designed to last 25+ years
  • Available as day-case or overnight stay
Total hip replacement in detail →
Minimally Invasive

Surgical Approach

Mr Hussain uses surgical approaches that minimise tissue disruption, leading to less pain, reduced blood loss, and a faster recovery compared to traditional techniques.

  • Posterolateral approach with minimal soft-tissue disruption
  • Smaller incision with less soft tissue damage
  • Reduced post-operative pain and bruising
  • Earlier mobilisation and shorter hospital stay
Surgical approaches in detail →
Cemented & Cementless

Cemented vs Uncemented

The implant can be fixed to the bone using bone cement (cemented) or designed to allow bone to grow into the implant surface (cementless). The choice depends on your bone quality and bone stock.

  • Cemented, excellent for patients with poor bone stock
  • Cementless, ideal for younger, more active patients with good bone stock
  • Hybrid options combining both approaches
  • Decision made based on individual assessment
Cemented vs uncemented in detail →
Same-Day Discharge

Day-Case Hip Replacement

For suitable patients, Mr Hussain offers day-case total hip replacement, allowing you to return home the same day as your surgery. He was the first surgeon at the ROH to introduce day-case hip and knee replacement.

  • Recover in the comfort of your own home
  • Careful patient selection for safety
  • Enhanced recovery protocols
  • Ongoing physiotherapy support post-discharge
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Specialist Expertise

Complex Hip Replacement

Mr Hussain has extensive experience managing complex primary hip replacements, cases that go beyond routine surgery due to unusual anatomy, developmental conditions, previous trauma, or metabolic bone disease.

  • Hip dysplasia and abnormal socket development
  • Avascular necrosis and bone collapse
  • Previous fracture malunion altering anatomy
  • Custom implants for unusual anatomy
  • Multidisciplinary team approach with HDU support
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Specialist Expertise

Complex Hip Replacement Surgery

Not every hip replacement is straightforward. Mr Hussain's advanced fellowship training and high-volume practice mean he is equipped to manage even the most challenging cases.

The x-rays below are real patients treated by Mr Hussain in Birmingham: complex primary hip replacements involving bone loss, previous fracture fixation, spinal fusion, and old metalwork, each shown before and after surgery.

Some hips need more than a standard operation. Dysplasia, avascular necrosis, deformity or previous surgery calls for specialised implants and advanced planning, covered in full in the dedicated guide.

Complex hip replacement in detail →

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Specialist Tertiary Centre

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital is one of the UK's largest specialist orthopaedic hospitals, with the facilities and support team to manage the most complex cases.

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Multidisciplinary Approach

Complex cases are discussed in MDT meetings bringing together orthopaedic, anaesthetic, medical, and specialist nursing expertise to plan the safest approach.

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High-Dependency Care

Both the Harborne Hospital and Priory Hospital Edgbaston have HDU facilities available for complex cases requiring closer post-operative monitoring.

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Advanced Implant Options

Access to the full range of implant solutions including custom-made prostheses, augments, and specialised fixation for the most anatomically challenging cases.

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Your Experience

Your Hip Replacement Journey

From your first consultation through to full recovery, Mr Hussain and his team provide expert care at every stage.

Getting Back to Life

Recovery After Hip Replacement

Recovery varies for each patient, but most people experience significant pain relief within the first few weeks. Here's a general guide to what you can expect:

Day 1

Standing & Walking

Most patients are up and walking with support within hours of surgery. Physiotherapy begins immediately.

2 Weeks

Wound Healed

Wound check and removal of any clips or stitches. Light activities around the home. Gradually increasing mobility.

6 Weeks

Driving & Independence

Most patients are driving and managing daily activities independently. Continued physiotherapy exercises.

3–6 Months

Full Recovery

Return to most activities including walking, swimming, cycling, and golf. Full rehabilitation and follow-up review.

The Questions Everyone Asks

Life After Your Hip Replacement

Driving, work, travel and everything else patients want to know before they commit. Tap a row to read more.

Pain

How much pain should I expect, and for how long?

The first week is the most uncomfortable. Most patients need no pain relief at all by three months.
Days 0 to 7The most uncomfortable phase, controlled by the multi-modal pain protocol started before surgery.
Weeks 1 to 2Discomfort settling steadily and prescribed pain relief still helping. Sleep is often the last thing to improve.
Weeks 3 to 6Most patients manage on simple painkillers, and the old arthritis pain is already noticeably gone.
Weeks 6 to 12Occasional soreness after a long walk or a physiotherapy session, rather than constant pain.
3 months onMost patients need no pain relief at all.

These are typical patterns rather than promises. Recovery varies between individuals, and Mr Hussain reviews your own progress at each follow-up appointment.

Driving

When can I drive again after a hip replacement?

Usually around 6 weeks, once you could perform an emergency stop without hesitating.

Most patients return to driving at around six weeks. The test is not the calendar but whether you could perform an emergency stop without hesitating, are comfortable operating the pedals, and are no longer taking strong pain medication. It is worth confirming with your insurer before you set off, and Mr Hussain will confirm at your follow-up when it is safe for you.

Work

When can I go back to work?

Desk-based roles from around 6 weeks. Physically demanding jobs 10 to 12 weeks.

Desk-based and sedentary roles are usually possible from around six weeks. Physically demanding jobs involving standing, lifting or climbing typically need 10 to 12 weeks. If you can work from home or return part-time at first, most patients find that easier than a full return in one step. Mr Hussain gives guidance tailored to your occupation.

Everyday Movement

What can and cannot I do in the early weeks?

Fewer restrictions than you may expect. Sleeping position and chair height are not restricted for most patients.

Because Mr Hussain repairs the capsule and the short external rotators at the end of the operation, only a small number of movements are restricted, and only for the first six weeks:

  • Avoid crossing the operated leg past the midline
  • Avoid twisting or pivoting on the operated leg
  • Avoid bending deeply while the hip is turned inwards

Sleeping position, chair height and ordinary everyday movement are not restricted for most patients. Read more about the approach and the evidence behind it on the total hip replacement page.

Travel

When can I fly again?

Long-haul from around 4 weeks to 3 months, depending on your recovery and risk factors.

Long-haul flights are usually avoided for at least four weeks after surgery, and in some patients for up to three months, depending on individual recovery, mobility and clot risk factors. If you have a trip planned before your operation, avoid long-haul travel within four weeks of your surgery date as well. Our guide to travelling before and after joint replacement sets out the reasoning and the in-flight precautions in full.

Sport

What activities can I go back to?

Walking, swimming and cycling are encouraged. Higher-impact activity is reviewed between 3 and 12 months.

Walking, swimming and cycling are actively encouraged and are good for the new joint. Higher-impact activity such as running or racquet sports is reviewed individually between three and twelve months, weighing what you want to do against the long-term wear on the implant. Mr Hussain would rather have that conversation with you than hand you a blanket rule.

Patient Story

Walking Again and Living Again, Doreen's Story

Mr Shakir Hussain with Doreen, aged 97, after her successful total hip replacement at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Life-Changing Results at 97

"The transformation in my life is amazing"

Mr Hussain came to see me and said, 'Doreen, you will walk again'. What better news could anyone have? The transformation in my life is amazing since my total hip replacement at the Woodlands Suite. I am living back at home and can now walk around my bungalow. My life is worth living now.

Doreen, Age 97

Total Hip Replacement at the Woodlands Suite, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Just months before surgery, Doreen was living in near-constant pain, unable to walk and confined to a care home. After her total hip replacement by Mr Hussain, she returned home and regained her independence, making her own tea, preparing lunch, and moving freely around her bungalow.

Her daughter Lesley adds: "My mum now needs far less support than before her surgery and is able to do things we never thought possible just months ago."

Eighteen months on, Doreen returned to see Mr Hussain for her follow-up review, still living independently at home and walking confidently.

Doreen standing with Mr Shakir Hussain at her 18-month follow-up after total hip replacement at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Doreen back on her feet with Mr Hussain, 18 months after her hip replacement
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The Honest Conversation

What Are the Risks and Complications of Hip Replacement?

Hip replacement is one of the safest and most reliable operations in modern surgery, and serious complications are uncommon. Understanding the risks matters, though, and Mr Hussain discusses each one openly at your consultation, together with what is done to prevent it.

  • Infection: approximately 1 in 100. Reduced by antibiotics at surgery, strict theatre protocols, and the specialist infection control of a dedicated orthopaedic centre.
  • Dislocation: approximately 1 in 100 with modern techniques. Mr Hussain's meticulous soft-tissue repair and simple early precautions keep this risk low.
  • Blood clots (DVT or pulmonary embolism): reduced by blood-thinning medication, early walking, and compression stockings.
  • Leg length difference: usually small and rarely noticeable; templating before surgery plans implant sizes to match your anatomy.
  • Nerve or blood vessel injury: rare.
  • Long-term loosening or wear: modern implants wear slowly; over 95% of hip replacements are still functioning well at 15 years.

In the unlikely event that a complication does need further surgery, Mr Hussain is a revision specialist who performs hip revision surgery in Birmingham, so your care stays in expert hands from start to finish.

Transparent Pricing

How Much Does Hip Replacement Cost in Birmingham?

Private hip replacement with Mr Shakir Hussain starts from £13,050 as a fixed, all-inclusive package, so you know exactly where you stand before you book.

This guide price covers the surgeon's fee, the anaesthetist's fee, the implant, your hospital stay, and post-operative physiotherapy. Your initial consultation and any scans are charged separately. The final figure depends on the type of implant and bearing surface and the complexity of your hip, and it is always confirmed in writing before you commit to surgery.

Most major insurers, including Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva, Vitality, and Cigna, cover hip replacement when it is medically indicated, subject to pre-authorisation. Self-pay patients are welcome, and flexible finance is available to spread the cost. For a full breakdown of what is included, see our guide to hip replacement cost in Birmingham.

Hip replacement in BirminghamGuide price
All-inclusive surgery packageFrom £13,050
Initial consultation£250
What the package includesSurgeon's fee, anaesthetist's fee, implant, hospital stay, post-operative physiotherapy
InsuranceRecognised by all major insurers, including Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva, Vitality, and Cigna

Patients travel to Mr Hussain from across Birmingham and the West Midlands, including Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Staffordshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire, and Warwickshire.

Implant Longevity

How Long Does a Hip Replacement Last?

Most modern total hip replacements are designed to last 25 years or more. National Joint Registry data show that over 95% of hip replacements are still functioning well at 15 years.

Key Takeaways

Hip Replacement at a Glance

  • Hip replacement replaces the worn ball and socket of an arthritic hip; Mr Hussain offers total, day-case, bilateral, and complex hip replacement with cemented and cementless options.
  • He uses a tissue-sparing posterolateral approach; most patients walk the same day and go home within 1 to 2 nights, or the same day for day-case patients.
  • Modern implants are designed to last 25 years or more, with over 95% still functioning well at 15 years in National Joint Registry data.
  • Non-surgical measures are always explored first; surgery is recommended only when they no longer control your pain.
  • All-inclusive packages from £13,050; all major private medical insurers accepted.
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I drive after hip replacement?+
Most patients can return to driving at around 6 weeks after surgery, once you are comfortable and confident performing an emergency stop. This will be discussed at your follow-up appointment. If your left hip was replaced and you drive an automatic, you may be able to drive sooner.
What implants does Mr Hussain use?+
Mr Hussain uses implants with excellent long-term track records in national and international joint registries. The choice of implant, including whether cemented or cementless fixation is used, is tailored to your individual needs based on your age, bone quality, activity level, and anatomy. This will be discussed in detail during your consultation. You can read more about the hip replacement implants Mr Hussain uses.
Can I have a hip replacement if I have complex medical needs?+
Yes. Patients with complex medical conditions can still undergo hip replacement surgery safely, provided there is careful pre-operative assessment and optimisation. This may involve input from other specialists, such as cardiologists, respiratory physicians, or endocrinologists, to ensure you are in the best possible condition for surgery. For patients who require closer monitoring after their operation, high-dependency care (HDU) is available at both the Harborne Hospital and Priory Hospital Edgbaston. Mr Hussain will discuss your individual needs in detail during your consultation.
Is hip replacement covered by insurance?+
Yes, hip replacement is covered by most private medical insurance policies. Mr Hussain is recognised by all major insurers including Bupa, Aviva, AXA PPP, Vitality, Cigna, and many more. Self-pay patients are welcome, and our full guide to hip replacement cost in Birmingham sets out transparent package pricing. Contact Wendy Richards, Mr Hussain's secretary, for guidance on insurance authorisation.
All Options Explained

Explore Every Hip Replacement Option

Mr Hussain offers the full range of hip replacement procedures, from standard total hip replacement to specialist pathways for specific needs. Each option has a dedicated page covering who it is for, how it works, and what to expect.

Clinical Sources

References and further reading

  1. NHS. Hip replacement. nhs.uk/conditions/hip-replacement
  2. National Joint Registry (NJR). Annual reports and implant performance data. njrcentre.org.uk
  3. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Joint replacement (primary): hip, knee and shoulder, NG157. nice.org.uk/guidance/ng157
  4. Evans JT, Evans JP, Walker RW, Blom AW, Whitehouse MR, Sayers A. How long does a hip replacement last? The Lancet, 2019. thelancet.com
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Practice Locations, Birmingham
Woodlands Suite Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Bristol Road South, B31 2AP Harborne Hospital HCA Healthcare Mindelsohn Way, B15 2TQ Priory Hospital Edgbaston, Circle Health Priory Road, B5 7UG