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Most people recover extremely well after hip surgery. However, some patients continue to experience pain, stiffness, weakness, or difficulty returning to activities.
Persistent pain after hip surgery can understandably be worrying, but it does not necessarily mean something has gone wrong. There are many potential causes, and a thorough assessment is essential.
At London Bridge Orthopaedics, we specialise in assessing and managing ongoing pain following hip surgery, including previous arthroscopy and hip replacement procedures.
Causes may include:
Symptoms may include:
At London Bridge Orthopaedics, our one-stop service provides:
This allows us to identify the source of symptoms and formulate an appropriate treatment plan.
Treatment may include:
Occasionally, further surgery may be required, including:
Many patients improve significantly once the cause of their symptoms has been identified and appropriately treated. Even complex cases often benefit from a multidisciplinary approach.
Our experienced hip surgeons and multidisciplinary team provide comprehensive assessment and management of persistent symptoms following hip surgery.
By bringing together specialist orthopaedic expertise, advanced diagnostics, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation services under one roof, we are able to provide truly personalised care and support patients through every stage of recovery.
Some discomfort is expected initially, but persistent or worsening pain should be assessed.
No. There are many possible causes, and most can be identified and treated.
Not necessarily. Many patients improve with rehabilitation and non-surgical treatment.
Recovery timelines vary depending on the procedure and individual factors.
If pain persists, worsens, or limits your recovery, specialist assessment is recommended to determine the underlying cause and optimise your outcome.
We are a group of established consultants who care about our patients. We cover all the subspecialty areas of orthopaedics:
Meet the team at London Bridge Orthopaedics.
Consultants at London Bridge Orthopaedics provide service for patients with our without private medical insurance.

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