Circle offers care following total hip arthroplasty (hip replacement) and hip arthroscopy for hip impingement syndrome. We also offer treatment for hip osteoarthritis, Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome and other hip conditions.
The hip is one of the largest joints in the body, and the second biggest weight-bearing joint, after the knee. For this reason, it tends to suffer wear and tear, meaning that the cartilage, the shock absorbing component of the joint, wears down and the bony surfaces come into contact with each other, causing pain and stiffness. At times, this can be disabling and require a hip replacement – inserting a prosthesis with weight-bearing surfaces made of plastic or ceramic.
Hip arthroscopy, a procedure where the surgeon creates a small incision to send in a miniature camera to examine the hip joint, can be used to diagnose and treat a wide variety of painful hip conditions. Hip dislocations and fractures can occur through falls or awkward movement.
Adjustment and full recovery from a hip operation can take some time, which is where Circle’s game-changing Rehabilitation programme comes in. If you’ve just had a hip replacement or are suffering from hip pain, the last thing you need is a poor or rushed rehabilitation experience. Our team of consultants and therapists will assess your needs to create an individual therapy plan for your stay. This includes up to three hours of therapy per day, and the plan will be adjusted day by day according to your progress.
Exercises
Regular exercises to maintain flexibility and strength to the affected hip joint:
3×10 repetitions 3-4x per week
3×10 repetitions 3-4x per week
3×10 repetitions 3-4x per week
There are a series of precautions you should take in the six weeks after a hip operation to minimise the risk of a dislocation:
The hip is one of the largest joints in the body, and the second biggest weight-bearing joint, after the knee. For this reason, it tends to suffer wear and tear, meaning that the cartilage, the shock absorbing component of the joint, wears down and the bony surfaces come into contact with each other, causing pain and stiffness. At times this can be disabling and require a hip replacement – inserting a prosthesis with weight-bearing surfaces made of plastic or ceramic.
Hip arthroscopy, a procedure where the surgeon creates a small incision to enable a miniature camera to examine the hip joint, can be used to diagnose and treat a wide variety of painful hip conditions. Hip dislocations and fractures can occur through falls or awkward movement.