Ceri
Precision, Partnership, and the Patient-Centred Approach of Orthopaedic Innovation
When you think about hip surgery, you might picture the results; less pain, better movement. But have you ever wondered what it’s like for the surgeon? At Orthopaedic Innovation, we perform the Kley Rapid Hip procedure using leading-edge technology, world-class expertise, and an integrated team approach that prioritises outcomes.
Here’s what hip surgery is like from a surgeon’s perspective and why our approach consistently delivers exceptional results.
How Do Surgeons Prepare for a Hip Replacement?
The success of surgery starts well before the operating room. At Orthopaedic Innovation, preparation is key. Every patient’s journey begins with meticulous preparation. We don’t just look at X-rays, we analyse joint shape, bone density, alignment, and your individual anatomy using state-of-the-art planning tools.
Why Is Software-Assisted Planning So Important?
We use advanced digital surgical planning to simulate your surgery before it happens. This allows us to:
- Customise implant size and positioning
- Trial different approaches in a 3D model of your hip
- Tailor hip replacement heads to your anatomy
- Improve alignment and joint function
- Reduce the risk of complications
This is a major reason our Kley Rapid Hip approach delivers such fast and long-lasting results.
What Happens During a Hip Replacement?
Surgery day is where planning becomes precision. With the Kley Rapid Hip, the entire procedure is done through a minimally invasive approach allowing us to replace the damaged joint with little to no muscle disruption. This technique also reduces trauma to surrounding tissues, blood loss, and post-operative pain.
Key surgical steps include:
- Removal of the damaged femoral head
- Preparation and shaping of the acetabulum (hip socket)
- Implantation of the new socket and femoral stem using pre-planned angles and sizing
- Intraoperative testing for leg length, joint stability, and range of motion
At every stage, precision is paramount. Our surgeons rely on real-time feedback, digital guides, and years of experience to ensure a perfect fit and lasting outcome.
Who Is In the Operating Room for Hip Surgery?
Inside the Theatre: A Dual Consultant Surgical Team
At Orthopaedic Innovation, our Kley Rapid Hip replacements are performed by Professor Adrian Wilson and Dr Kristian Kley working side-by-side. This is a rare dual-consultant model that ensures the highest level of surgical oversight and expertise.
- Dr Kley, the originator of the Kley Rapid Hip technique, performs over 500 hip procedures annually and has helped standardise ‘Rapid Recovery’ protocols across Europe.
- Professor Wilson is a globally respected orthopaedic consultant with a background in complex knee and hip preservation surgery.
Together, they combine decades of experience, surgical precision, and an innovation-driven approach that leads to consistently exceptional results. Their collaboration means that patients benefit not only from two expert perspectives but also from seamless decision-making during complex or technically demanding cases.
This dual-consultant setup is one of the reasons Orthopaedic Innovation reports:
- 95% same-day or next-day discharge
- 0% dislocation and infection rates in UK procedures
- Less than 0.5% reoperation rate over three years
Also a big part of our operating theatre team is:
- Expert anaesthetists that cover both inter-operative and post operative pain management
- Skilled surgical assistants and scrub nurses trained in minimally invasive joint replacement
- A dedicated recovery team monitoring every step post-surgery
This teamwork ensures safety, efficiency, and surgical precision at every stage.
What Is Recovery Like After a Hip Replacement?
Recovery doesn’t end at discharge. Our consultants personally oversee your follow-ups, and our team remains involved throughout your healing process. We provide:
- Physiotherapy guidance tailored to your goal
- 24/7 support in case of post-operative concerns
- Regular reviews to monitor implant performance and comfort
Thanks to the minimally invasive approach and detailed pre-surgical planning, recovery is often much faster than traditional methods. Most patients:
- Walk within two to three after surgery
- Are discharged the same day or next
- Begin their personalised rehabilitation programme immediately
Here is a link to Ceri - just hours after her hip replacement.. amazed that she’s walking around.
You can find many more stories like this on our Testimonials page.
This early mobilisation is essential to reducing complications like blood clots and muscle deconditioning (and it's something we build into your care plan from day one). Our enhanced recovery protocol includes post-op physio, home exercises, and regular follow-ups.
Why Is the Kley Rapid Hip Different?
Here’s what sets our method apart:
- Uses smaller incisions that preserve muscles and soft tissue
- Minimises blood loss and pain
- Often completes surgery in under 30 minutes
- Allows for faster mobilisation after surgery
Every detail is carefully managed by an expert team with thousands of procedures under their belt.
Final Thoughts: What Makes a Great Hip Surgery Experience?
From our surgeons’s point of view, great hip surgery depends on three things:
- Precision – enabled by digital tools.
- Teamwork – involving experienced professionals at every step.
- Patient-centred care – including tailored planning and faster recovery.
If you're exploring hip surgery, we invite you to learn more about the Kley Rapid Hip at Orthopaedic Innovation.
You can also Contact Our Surgical Team to discuss any part of the process.
