insideKENT Magazine Issue 93 - December 2019 | Page 135

One Ashford Hospital Hip Replacement Surgery at One Ashford Hospital Chronic hip pain is a condition that all too many of us tolerate and have come to accept as part of our daily lives. Hip replacement surgery is the second most common joint replacement procedure, closely following knee replacement surgery. An artificial hip joint will provide a significant reduction in pain, along with some improvement in range of motion. Mr Helmut Zahn, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at One Ashford Hospital states: Damage to the hip joint is most commonly caused by osteoarthritis, age related general wear and tear, rheumatoid arthritis or a fracture/injury. There are no upper or lower age restrictions for hip replacement surgery, but the majority of patients who undergo the procedure are between 60 – 80 years of age. It is important to bear in mind that the younger you are, the more likely it is that you will need to have the procedure redone at a later date. ‘Hip replacement is probably amongst the most reliable operations to improve patient’s quality of life, with a high success rate and relatively low risk. The process of making the decision will begin with your GP referring you to an orthopaedic surgeon for an initial consultation. There are several reasons why your consultant may recommend hip replacement surgery, and individuals who are likely to most benefit include those who: Mr Helmut Zahn, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon ‘Once pain has taken over day-to-day life and activity levels have dropped to an unacceptable level, it is worth considering hip replacement surgery to restore hip function.’ • Experience pain with daily activities such as walking and bending How much does it cost? • Pain that continues whilst resting, day or night Our hip replacement fixed-price package is just £8,500. • No longer get any benefit from conventional pain relief such as anti-inflammatory drugs, walking aids or physiotherapy. (Offer ends 29th February 2020) One Ashford Hospital G T William Harvey Hospital Ashford H A 20 70 Kennington Road, Ashford TN24 0YS Telephone: [phone] J10 www.oneashfordhospital.co.uk 20 Ashford town centre 92 A2 M 20 Tesco HY TH E RO AD [email protected]