Hip Replacement Cost, Info & FAQs

Hip replacement surgery is a procedure in which a doctor surgically removes a painful hip joint with arthritis and replaces it with an artificial joint often made from metal and plastic components. Materials used in making your artificial joints are strong and designed to last inside your body.

It’s usually done when all other treatment options have failed to provide adequate pain relief.

These are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, traumatic arthritis, and avascular necrosis.

Even though the procedure can be performed for everyone, in most cases it is performed for people above 50.

Our clinic (“Gijos Klinikos“ is based in Lithuania, EU) is one of the largest private Lithuanian medical clinics. “Gijos Klinikos“ has more than 40 years of experience as a medical services provider! You will find here a wide spectrum of health and beauty services, medical innovations, and a team of doctors belonging to a variety of medical fields.

The specialists working at “Gijos Klinikos” continuously keep up-to-date with modern technologies and broaden their knowledge in secondment assignments in various countries. “Gijos Klinikos,” by investing in the most modern medical equipment, can offer professional treatment, which conforms to the EU and international standards. A cozy and aesthetic environment and smiling staff offering splendid service, confidentiality, and comfort await the patients.

After surgeries, the patients stay in cozy one-room wards and for 24 hours are supervised by professional staff. For the comfort of patients, the wards have a TV and Wi-Fi, separate bathrooms, and the most necessary means of hygiene are provided. It makes your recovery calm and pleasant.

Our brand is rated 4.8/5 by hundreds of UK & EU patients. See their (video) reviews here.

Read about our surgeons at the bottom of this page.

Patients go for hip replacement abroad for multiple reasons. The main ones are:

• There are no (or very short) waiting lines for orthopedic surgeries
• Individual attention from the surgeons
• Recommendations from previous patients, friends, or family
• Top-quality service for affordable prices
• Possibility for a refund from your local health board
• All-inclusive rehabilitation packages

Read/watch reviews of our previous patients below.

You can have your surgery done for free by claiming a refund from your local health board. We are helping patients with the documentation needed in order to claim a refund after following the EU directive route for medical treatment abroad. Patients usually choose this route because of the long waiting list in their country of origin.

Our patients are covered by reliable insurance covering surgical malpractice. Yet, first & foremost, we ensure maximum safety.

Our clinic is not based in the center of Stockholm or London and does not have to pay eye-watering rents. We also work with a limited number of patients and do not waste massive sums on marketing. Therefore, you pay only for the surgery & world-class rehabilitation (and not for an expensive location or advertising on TV or on the tube).

At the same time, you get an all-inclusive package (making your travel stress-free) when booking with us.

Getting the surgery abroad involves similar risks as getting the surgery at home. For that reason, we recommend always checking the following:

• The surgeons and their credentials. Preferably, ask for an online consultation to meet your surgeon before going abroad
• What do the previous patients say about the clinic and their experience
• Whether you will be insured

Never base your decision on the price alone.

Most of the patients can travel back 6-7 days after the surgery. However, patients who are overweight or have additional health issues may need to stay a bit longer – for 8-10 days.

For your flight back it is advisable to get special assistance to help get in/out of the plane. The service is freely provided by the airports/airlines.

Already after the first day of the surgery most of the patients feel better than before. That’s because they don’t feel any arthritic pain. Surely, there might be pain along the incision (which can be managed with painkillers).

Eating and drinking are usually allowed on the first day too. After the first day, most of the patients can sit up on the edge of the bed and stand. On the third day, patients can walk slowly using crutches with the clinic’s help.

All the pain is normally gone 7 days following the surgery and painkillers are not required, however, there are some restrictions for movement.

4/6 weeks after the surgery the patients can already enjoy an active lifestyle.

Most of the patients can drive in 3-4 weeks after the surgery.

Our clinic uses only top-notch hip implants such as Zimmer Biomet, Smith & Nephew. These implants have a very low dislocation rate.

VERILAST◊ hip replacement technology by Smith & Nephew, consisting of an OXINIUM◊ femoral head and a polyethylene (XPLE) liner.

Characteristics:

• durability;
• low wear rate;
• faster bone ingrowth;
• the stem shape of the prosthesis allows for easy implantation via a smaller surgical incision;
• excellent biocompatibility: OXINIUM◊ is composed of highly biocompatible metals (alloyed from zirconium and niobium).

You will not need any special changes in your daily environment.

• Everything for the treatment, anesthesia, 2-3 nights of hospitalization;
• Implants (Zimmer Biomet, Smith & Nephew)
• Necessary stay at a city-center hotel;
• Needed consultations, medical tests;
• Finding the best airplane ticket deals;
• Meeting at the airport, personal driver within Lithuania;
• 24/7 assistance in Lithuania;
• Help with after-care, reliable insurance against surgical malpractice.

Complications after hip replacement are rare, yet they may occur (as is with any other surgical procedure). There is an increased risk for obese people, who are advised to undergo weight loss treatments prior to hip replacement. The complications include:

• Joint infection
• Blood clots
• Leg-length Inequality
• Hip implant dislocation
• Implant loosening
• Nerve injury
• Bleeding, fracture, stiffness

You will be guided through all the possible complications during your consultation(s) with the surgeon.

In case you are feeling unwell or there is anything abnormal:

While you are still in Lithuania: you will be immediately checked upon by the medical personnel. Should there be a need for a follow-up procedure, it would be carried out for you free of charge.

The complication in the later stages of the recovery is even rarer and most of the time, not an emergency. If they happen, our surgeon would consult you online and explain the steps to take.

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