Hip surgery in London & Essex

Hip pain can be a debilitating problem, affecting daily life, work, fitness and sleep.

A problem with your hip can present with pain in the front of your hip, your groin, the side of your hip, into the gluteal region, down your thighs or even into your lower back.

There are many causes of hip pain. Most do not require surgery, but it is important to get an accurate assessment to find out what your problem is. This way not only can you have a diagnosis, but also access to multiple non-surgical treatments which may help you.

In some cases, surgery may be offered to you, but you will be given all the information that you need to help you make an informed decision about what is best for you.

Mr Jerome Davidson works with a wide variety of expert health professionals to help you get back to your best hip health. These include sports and exercise medicine consultants, rheumatologists, radiologists, physiotherapists, osteopaths, and strength and conditioning coaches.

Arthritis of the hip joint is a condition that commonly presents with hip pain, mobility problems, and joint stiffness. It can affect people of all ages. 

There are different types of arthritis. The most common include rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and psoriatic arthritis.

If you have arthritis, it is important to know which type you have, as some forms of arthritis (inflammatory types) in the early stages can be treated successfully without surgery by specialist medical doctors (rheumatologists).

One of the most common symptoms of hip arthritis is joint stiffness. In the early stages, it may be that you notice a reduction in the range of movement in your hips when undertaking stretching exercises or performing activities such as yoga.

In more severe cases, the stiffness may stop you from bending down to pick things up off the floor, or putting on socks and shoes.

Some people find that their hips are stiffer first thing in the morning and ease slightly as the day goes on.

Many people with hip arthritis struggle with mobility issues. You may not be able to walk as far as you used to, or maybe you need to use walking aids such as a stick or a frame. Going up and down stairs can also be challenging.

For more active people, you may notice that sports that you enjoy may be harder to play, or you may not be able to hike as far as you are used to. Often after strenuous activity, your hip may be sorer the next day.

Pain is a common feature of hip arthritis. There are many different patterns of how hip pain can present. Common sites for hip arthritis pain are in the groin, around the front of the hip and into the gluteal area (at the back of the hip). The pain can start as a mild ache and range through to a severe pain that really limits your mobility and quality of life.

There are many ways to treat hip arthritis, including non-surgical and surgical treatments. Therefore, it is important to obtain an accurate assessment and diagnosis so you can best choose the right course of action for you with your specialist.

A hip replacement or total hip joint arthroplasty (THR or THA) is a surgical treatment for advanced hip joint arthritis and may be used when other treatments have been exhausted.

It is well recognised as one of the most successful operations in the world for improving quality of life.

The operation consists of replacing the damaged hip joint and replacing it with an artificial hip joint. This is a significant decision for a patient, but fortunately when performed in expert hands the results are excellent in terms of pain relief and return to activity.

There are many different types of hip replacement on the market and different methods of performing a hip replacement.

Hip surgery can be life-changing for those living with persistent pain or limited mobility. The key benefits include:

• Long-term pain relief - end your relationship with chronic discomfort and stiffness
• Improved mobility - walk, climb stairs and move freely again
• Better sleep and daily function - enjoy everyday activities without being held back
• Enhanced quality of life - return to your hobbies, work, and social life with confidence
• Reduced need for medication - many patients no longer rely on painkillers after recovery

If hip pain is limiting your life, surgery could be the step that gets you back to feeling like yourself again.

A fellowship trained hip surgeon has spent additional time, on top of their orthopedic 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).

Certain techniques are used to minimise blood loss in surgery, including the use of a device called a “cell saver”. This allows Mr Davidson to perform hip replacement surgery in patients who cannot have a blood transfusion.

In Mr Jerome Davidson’s NHS practice, he is part of a specialised service which manages sickle cell patients with hip conditions. Here, he works with consultant haematologists who have special expertise in the management of sickle cell disease.

Many patients with sickle cell disease develop avascular necrosis of the hip and subsequent severe hip arthritis. We regularly manage these conditions in our service and offer hip replacement surgery, if needed.

Mr Jerome Davidson’s NHS practice is at an Academic Teaching Hospital (Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals). Here, he works with multiple specialist Medical Consultants and regularly manages patients with complex medical co-morbidities, who also have significant hip problems which require surgery.

This environment allows him to manage a wide variety of patients who have complex medical problems, as well as hip problems.

If you have concerns about your hip replacement, then you should seek expert medical advice to assess whether the hip replacement is working well or if there is an issue such as it is wearing out over time.

Mr. Jerome Davidson works as a revision hip surgeon. This means that he regularly assesses patients who have hip replacements to see if they are still working as they should.

He also undertakes cases to fix failed hip replacements. This surgery can be challenging and often requires significant planning and the use of the latest technology, such as custom-made implants.