Hip replacement surgery in London & Essex
Discover hip replacement surgery options to suit your individual needs
If hip pain is limiting your mobility and affecting your daily life, you may be considering joint replacement as a long-term solution. As a hip replacement surgeon based in London and Essex, Mr Jerome Davidson offers consultant-led treatment tailored to you, with a focus on precision, personalisation and the latest surgical advances.
From the initial consultation to carrying out an effective and successful surgery, every step of your journey is managed with clinical expertise and a commitment to the highest standards of care.
Why choose private hip replacement with Mr Jerome Davidson
Tailored treatment
Treatment that suits your individual needs, from ceramic to custom-designed joints.
Short wait times
Appointments typically available within a week and no long waiting lists for surgery.
Expertise
Mr Davidson is a world-renowned hip surgeon known for his skills in complex cases.
Comfort
A concierge approach ensures a comfortable patient experience.
Fast recovery
Minimally invasive techniques support a faster recovery from hip replacement surgery.
Robot-assisted technology
Robotic technology can improve accuracy of implant positioning, giving you peace of mind.
Our approach
Your full recovery is our priority. Mr Davidson’s approach is centred around minimally invasive hip replacement surgery, designed to reduce tissue disruption, shorten recovery times and help patients swiftly return to their everyday activities.
Individual patients have specific needs and different anatomy. This can influence the choice of implants required in each case. Mr Davidson uses a variety of hip replacement implants and techniques to best restore normal anatomy.
Whether you require a ceramic bearing for reduced wear, a customised implant to suit your unique anatomy, or robotic-assisted surgery, your treatment plan will be built around your specific needs and lifestyle.
Ceramic hip replacement
What is it?
Ceramic hip replacements offer excellent durability and wear resistance. Ceramic is significantly harder than both metal and plastic, making it particularly effective at reducing the wear and tear often seen with traditional hip replacements.
In a typical hip replacement, the joint is made up of a ball and socket. These components are known as the bearing surfaces, and in earlier designs, they were usually made of a metal ball and a plastic (polyethylene) socket. While effective in the short term, these materials are prone to wear – with metal gradually eroding the softer plastic, potentially leading to joint failure over time.
Modern ceramic materials, such as BIOLOX®delta, have changed this. They can be used for either the ball alone or for both the ball and socket lining (known as ceramic-on-ceramic). These combinations offer extremely low wear rates – as little as 0.001 mm per year – and are associated with greater longevity in artificial joints.
Who is it for?
Ceramic hip replacements are particularly suited to younger and highly active patients who require long-lasting performance from their joint replacement. These individuals are more likely to place higher demands on their new hip, so minimising wear is essential to avoid early failure.
They are also a good option for those with metal sensitivities or concerns about metal-on-metal implants. The ultra-hard surface of ceramic reduces the generation of debris within the joint, lowering the risk of inflammation or other complications linked to wear particles.
For patients looking for a reliable, low-wear solution to hip pain – especially those wanting to maintain an active lifestyle – ceramic components offer one of the most durable options currently available.
Custom design hip replacement
What is it?
Custom hip replacement is a highly personalised approach to joint replacement surgery. Unlike standard procedures, which rely on selecting from a range of pre-made implants, this technique involves designing an implant to match the patient’s unique anatomy.
Everyone’s hip structure varies - from the width and internal shape of the bones to specific angles of the hip. These differences can have a significant impact on the success and stability of a hip replacement.
Using advanced imaging and preoperative planning, a custom implant is created to replicate the contours and biomechanics of the patient’s hip. This precise fit can help minimise complications such as dislocation or leg length discrepancy and allows for better overall function post-surgery.
Who is it for?
Custom hip replacement may be recommended for individuals with:
- Complex or unusual hip anatomy
- Bone deformities due to trauma or childhood conditions
- A history of hip surgery
- Above or below-average height
This option is particularly valuable when restoring a natural range of motion and stability is a priority. Patients who are more active or who need a long-lasting and highly-tailored solution to hip damage often benefit from the increased precision and improved biomechanics offered by custom hip implants.
Robot-assisted hip replacement
What is it?
Robot-assisted hip replacement is a modern surgical technique that uses robotic technology to assist the surgeon during the procedure. These systems provide real-time imaging and data, allowing the surgeon to place hip implants with a high degree of accuracy and consistency.
Hip replacement surgery is a technical procedure that relies on precise placement of both the socket and stem components. The aim is to achieve a stable hip, equal leg lengths and long-term durability of the implant. Robotic systems enhance the surgeon’s ability to achieve this allowing for detailed preoperative planning and highly accurate execution based on the patient’s individual anatomy.
This technology can be used alongside minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Who is it for?
Robot-assisted hip replacement may be particularly beneficial for:
- Patients with complex anatomy where accuracy is especially important
- Those looking to minimise the risk of leg length differences or joint instability
- Anyone considering a minimally invasive hip replacement with greater reassurance about the placement of components
For patients who want a personalised approach that aims to maximise function and implant lifespan, robot-assisted surgery can provide added confidence in the accuracy of their hip replacement.
A guide to hip replacement recovery
What is the timeline for hip replacement recovery? Below is a guide to recovery; however, every patient’s recovery is individual.
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Day 1
Your new hip joint will be fully weight bearing.
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Day 1-3
You’ll head home from hospital.
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Week 1-6
You’ll be using crutches.
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Week 2
Sutures will dissolve after two weeks.
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Week 4-8
You’ll be able to return to driving.
Meet Mr Jerome Davidson
Mr Davidson is a fellowship-trained hip surgeon. He has a focused elective practice dealing only with hip conditions and performs a high number of hip joint replacement procedures every year. This includes young patients in their twenties and thirties all the way up to those in their nineties.
Being a specialist hip surgeon gives him the opportunity to offer treatments to patients which allow them to remain mobile and active. This ranges from allowing them to play the sports that they enjoy to retaining their independence.
Mr Davidson has a special interest in managing patients with hip arthritis and performing joint replacement procedures (total hip replacement).
He believes in a truly personalised approach to joint replacement surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hip Replacement
One of the most common reasons for hip replacement surgery is osteoarthritis. This for of arthritis is caused by wear and tear of the joints. It most commonly affects the weight-bearing joints but can happen in any joint. Wear and tear leads to deterioration of the cartilage that cushions the joints and helps it to move smoothly and comfortably. Once the cartilage has deteriorated, there is nothing to protect the end of the bones; bone rubs against bone, causing significant pain and stiffness that can interfere with daily life. Hip replacement surgery can be truly life-changing for individuals with osteoarthritis.
Other conditions that may lead to hip replacement surgery include rheumatoid arthritis, injuries from a fall or certain tumours.
The cost of hip replacement surgery depends on many factors and will not be the same for everyone. Mr Jerome Davidson can advise you on costs once he has assessed your needs.
There are many techniques available to perform a hip replacement. The surgical method used to access the hip joint is known as the surgical approach.
Mr Davidson’s routine practice is to use a minimally invasive approach to perform hip replacement surgery. He will discuss with you the relative advantages and disadvantages of using different surgical approaches to the hip joint.
Commonly used approaches for hip replacement include:
- Posterior (standard or minimally invasive)
- Anterior (DAA, Heuter interval, Rottinger, Smith-Peterson)
- Direct lateral (modified Hardinge, Freeman)
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to speak to us.
A hip replacement is considered to be a major surgery, making following your recovery plan really important. Although you can fully weight bear on your new hip on the day of surgery, you will be expected to use crutches for up to six weeks. You can usually expect to return to driving between six and eight weeks after surgery.
Recovery from hip replacement surgery can take a few months. Mr Davidson does not use post-operative hip precautions routinely in his practice. It is important to follow the guidance of your consultant carefully and keep up with any strength mobility exercises supplied by your physiotherapist to aid you in optimal recovery. The wound itself will usually be healed in around two weeks after surgery.
A fellowship trained hip surgeon has spent additional time, on top of their orthopaedic training, to specialise in a particular area.
Mr Jerome Davidson has had the opportunity to receive specialist fellowship level training by some of the most experienced surgeons in the world at specialist centres around the world, including the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (UK), The Rizzoli Institute (Italy), Leiden University Medical Centre (Netherlands), and the Royal Adelaide Hospital (Australia).
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