Hip impingement surgery
Arthroscopic correction of femoroacetabular impingement
Hip impingement surgery reshapes the bones of the hip joint to correct abnormal bone contact and reduce cartilage damage
What is hip impingement?
It can affect people of all ages, limiting range of movement, causing pain and potentially leading to hip arthritis.
A minimally invasive procedure can reshape these bones, helping them to glide smoothly in the joint.
Need to know
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What happens during surgery? icon plus
Hip impingement surgery is done under general anaesthetic, meaning you'll be asleep during the procedure. Occasionally, open surgery is required. Your consultant will recommend the best approach for you. -
How to prepare icon plus
Your consultant will explain the procedure to you and answer any questions you may have. They'll let you know how to prepare, including how long you should avoid eating and drinking beforehand.
Your consultant may request an X-ray, CT or MRI scan to help visualise your hip joint before the procedure. Like all procedures, there may be some risks and side effects involved. Your consultant will explain these to you. -
Post surgery recovery icon plus
You'll usually be cared for in hospital overnight after your procedure. Your consultant will let you know how to care for your hip in the days and weeks following surgery. They may recommend physiotherapy exercises to help rebuild strength and range of movement. They'll also let you know when you can get back to your usual routine, including work or exercise.
Hip impingement can be more common among dancers and people who play sport. After surgery, we'll aim to get you back to doing the activities you enjoy as soon as possible.
Paying for medical treatment
Our hip consultants
Our locations
From complex hip surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional orthopaedic care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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The Portland Hospital
205 - 209 Great Portland Street
London W1W 5AH
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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Platinum Medical Centre
15 - 17 Lodge Road
London
NW8 7JA
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The Wellington Hospital Elstree Waterfront
The Waterfront Business Park
Beaufort House, Elstree Road
Elstree WD6 3BS
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Chelsea Outpatients
272 & 280 Kings Road
London SW3 5AW
Request a hip or pelvis appointment
We're happy to help you make an appointment with one of our experienced hip consultants. We can also make imaging and outpatient physiotherapy appointments for you.
Call us today
020 7079 4344