Hip surgery abroad
From £7,754 at accredited European hospitals
Find the right hip surgery treatment for you
Hip surgery covers a range of procedures, from joint replacement and bone-preserving resurfacing, to complex revision surgery. Through My Medical Gateway, the following hip procedures are available at accredited European hospitals, all with shorter waits than the NHS and at significantly lower cost than UK private prices.
Select a procedure below to see full clinical information, accredited hospital options and pricing.
Total hip replacement
From £7,754
Partial hip replacement
From £8,239
Revision total hip replacement
From £11,249
Hip resurfacing
From £8,766
Why Choose My Medical Gateway for Hip Surgery?
My Medical Gateway works with a carefully selected group of accredited European hospitals offering the full range of hip surgery procedures. Every hospital has been assessed for clinical quality and safety before being made available to patients.
With 31,323 patients on the NHS waiting list for hip replacement and an average wait of 28.7 weeks, faster access to high-quality treatment in Europe is an increasingly important option for UK patients. My Medical Gateway provides that access without compromising on clinical standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Total hip replacement removes the entire femoral head and replaces both the ball and socket of the hip joint with artificial components. retains the femoral head and instead caps the damaged joint surface with a durable metal covering, preserving more of the natural bone. Hip resurfacing is generally more suitable for younger, active patients under 60 with good bone quality, while total hip replacement is the more widely used procedure and is appropriate across a broader age range. Your specialist will advise which approach is right for your specific anatomy and level of activity.
Total hip replacement replaces both the ball and the socket of the hip joint and is most appropriate where arthritis or damage affects both surfaces. Partial hip replacement (hemiarthroplasty) replaces only the ball and is most commonly used following a femoral neck fracture or in cases of avascular necrosis where the socket remains intact. The choice between the two depends on your diagnosis and the condition of the socket, which will be assessed by your specialist using X-ray or MRI imaging.
For hip replacement surgery, there are currently around 31,323 patients on the NHS waiting list in England, with an average wait of approximately 28.7 weeks. Waiting times for other hip procedures including resurfacing and revision surgery vary by Trust and the complexity of the case. My Medical Gateway provides access to accredited European hospitals where waiting times are substantially shorter.
Total hip replacement through My Medical Gateway starts from £7,754, compared with £12,549 to £14,950 for UK private surgery. Partial hip replacement starts from £8,239 and hip resurfacing from £8,766. All prices shown are for the treatment package only and exclude flights and accommodation. For a full cost comparison by procedure and hospital, visit the individual procedure pages linked above.
Yes, provided you choose hospitals with appropriate clinical accreditation and specialist surgical teams. All hospitals available through My Medical Gateway have been assessed for clinical quality and safety before being made available to patients. As with any surgical procedure, your specialist will discuss your individual risk profile at consultation before any treatment is confirmed.
Yes. While hip replacement is most commonly performed in patients over 60, younger patients can also be candidates where symptoms are severe and conservative treatments have failed. Hip resurfacing in particular is often preferred for younger, active patients under 60 as it preserves more natural bone and allows higher activity levels. If resurfacing needs revision in the future, conversion to a total hip replacement is more straightforward than revising a standard total replacement.
Yes. Being on an NHS waiting list does not prevent you from seeking private treatment abroad. Many patients choose to have their procedure through My Medical Gateway while remaining registered with their NHS Trust. You should inform your GP that you have had surgery abroad so that any necessary follow-up care can be arranged on your return.
