Hip Surgeon London

Severe hip pain, stiffness, and limited mobility can impact your independence and quality of life. Simple actions like putting on shoes, walking upstairs, or getting out of a car can become major obstacles. When conservative management like physiotherapy or medication no longer provides relief, consulting a specialist hip surgeon is the next logical step.

At The London Hip Practice, Professor Richard Field provides expertise in joint preservation and advanced hip reconstruction, helping you return to an active, pain-free life.

When Do You Need a Hip Surgeon?

Many patients tolerate hip discomfort for too long. Often they assume it is an inevitable part of aging or overexertion. However, early specialist assessment can prevent ongoing joint deterioration. You should consider arranging a consultation with a hip surgeon if you experience:

Persistent Groin or Hip Pain

Pain that worsens with weight-bearing activities or lingers when you are resting or trying to sleep.

Mechanical Symptoms

Catching, clicking, locking, or a giving-way sensation inside the hip joint during movement.

Stiffness and Reduced Range of Motion

Increasing difficulty bending at the waist, rotating your leg, or striding comfortably.

Limiting Osteoarthritis

Progressive joint wear that stops you from working, exercising, or participating in daily activities.

Failed Previous Treatments

Symptoms that continue to deteriorate despite targeted physiotherapy, injections, or lifestyle adjustments.

About Professor Richard Field

Professor Richard Field is a world-renowned consultant orthopaedic surgeon specialising in the management of complex hip problems. He is the Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at St George’s University of London and serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery.

With decades of clinical experience, he remains at the forefront of surgical innovation and clinical research.

Professor Field is the most experienced surgeon in the UK in Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) hip replacement, a muscle-sparing technique he has performed for thousands of patients.

Because this method accesses the joint from the front without cutting through major muscle groups, patients experience less postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, and a much faster return to normal mobility.

His clinical work combines this vast surgical experience with advanced technology, including robotic-assisted surgery and patient-specific custom alignment tools, ensuring each procedure is tailored precisely to your unique anatomy.

Comprehensive Hip Care

Every patient requires a personalised approach. Professor Field offers a complete spectrum of surgical and non-surgical treatments to address the root cause of your joint issues, including:

Hip Preservation Surgery

Keyhole treatments like hip arthroscopy to repair torn cartilage, remove loose bodies, and reshape bone contours before arthritis can develop.

Direct Anterior Hip Replacement

Muscle-sparing total hip replacement designed for rapid recovery, often allowing patients to leave hospital after just one night.

Hip Resurfacing

A bone-preserving alternative to total hip replacement, highly suited for younger, high-demand active individuals.

Revision Hip Surgery

Complex procedures to replace worn, loose, or painful historical hip implants.

Private consultations and procedures are conducted in modern, fully equipped medical facilities across London, including The Lister Hospital in Chelsea and the Chelsea Outpatient Centre on King’s Road.

Book an Appointment with your Hip Surgeon London

Taking decisive action is the best way to protect your joint health and reclaim your active lifestyle. Schedule an initial appointment to find out more about the options available based on your symptoms.