[Source: Daily Mail UK]
Having a hip replacement can make a huge difference to your quality of life by reducing pain and stiffness.
Given these potential benefits, it's obvious why anyone needing this procedure would want it done as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, the current waiting time for hip replacement surgery on the NHS is up to a lengthy 18 weeks*.
And bear in mind that it can take months after having the operation before you'll be able to return to normal life.
The good news? There's a new choice now available that's being praised for delivering great results, fast.
What is the Rapid Recovery Hip Replacement?
The Rapid Recovery Hip Replacement is a muscle-sparing approach that is less invasive than traditional hip replacements, reduces pain and speeds up recovery.
The surgery itself takes less than 30 minutes and can be completed as a day case. In fact, 96% of patients are discharged within 24 hours.**
You could be back on your feet soon after leaving the operating theatre, with 90% able to walk without crutches within 24 hours.**
This remarkable procedure was developed in Germany, where it has been widely used with excellent outcomes for thousands of patients.
One of them, Lee, sums up his delight at its impact by saying: 'I feel great, I'm in love with the world! I had terrible pain in my groin, and that's completely gone.'
Another, Susan, had been deemed inoperable by several surgeons because she had a BMI of over 50, but she had both hips replaced in one procedure.
'Before I had the procedure the pain was indescribable, I felt like I had no life,' she recalls.
'I had to have someone with me all the time and was back and forward to the doctors.
'But nobody wanted to touch me because I was slightly overweight.'
Describing how she felt after her hip replacement, Susan adds: 'The instant relief was just phenomenal!
'And to be able to get out of bed and start walking around hours after surgery was something I had never dreamt of doing. I got rid of the crutches instantly.
'It's beaten my expectations - it's more than I could ever have hoped for. It's given my life back and I am now pain free.'
The Rapid Recovery Hip Replacement differs from a traditional hip replacement by using the Rottinger technique, which is muscle sparing and therefore protects the body's soft tissues.
As a result, patients can start walking faster, with less pain. There are also no restrictions after surgery.
Traditionally, patients are usually asked to only sleep on their backs for six weeks, but with this procedure you can lie on your side when you feel comfortable.
There is no need to avoid low sitting and use a frame for support.
The Orthopaedic Innovation team currently carry out the Rapid Recovery Hip surgery procedure every week in a prestigious London hospital and have consulting rooms on Harley Street.
Read more patient experiences by clicking here.
Meet the Orthopaedic Innovation experts
This innovative approach is being led by two internationally recognised orthopaedic surgeons, Dr Kristian Kley and Professor Adrian Wilson.
They are leaders in bringing new surgical procedures to the UK, allowing British patients to benefit from the latest medical advancements.
Both surgeons have performed thousands of successful joint replacements, and remain committed to constantly improving patient outcomes.
Dr Kley is respected in the field of orthopaedic surgery, and has published dozens of research articles.
He has performed more than 3000 hip replacements using this technique over the last 15 years, and currently carries out approximately 450 per year.
Professor Wilson has won multiple prizes for his research and held a series of senior leadership roles in the field of medicine.
He has also benefitted from the Rapid Recovery Hip Replacement himself - proving his trust in its effectiveness.
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