Whether you need a partial or total hip replacement, find the right surgeon that fits your needs below, serving Canadians in major cities like Vancouver, British Columbia; Calgary, Alberta; Toronto, Ontario; and Montréal, Québec.
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Hip replacement is a major surgery, but you might be a candidate if you're experiencing chronic hip pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, severe joint damage, hip fractures, and/or avascular necrosis (death of bone tissue from cut off blood supply). Additionally, if you've exhausted more conservative measures such as medication, cortisone injections, and physical therapy, then you may be a candidate for hip replacement.
Hip replacement is a major surgery with significant costs. Private clinics in Canada charge between $20,000 to $34,000.
You also need to take into account the cost of travel and accommodation when travelling out of province.
Costs vary so much because of location, surgeon experience, facility type, complexity, and included services (some clinics offer all-inclusive, while others charge separately for anesthesia, followup care, etc.)
No, you do not need a referral for private hip replacement in Canada. You can book a consultation directly with a surgeon, and they will review your condition, symptoms, and any previous treatments or diagnostics.
At 4-6 weeks, you can expect ~50% improvement.
At 12 weeks, you can expect ~80% improvement.
At 1 year, you can expect full improvement, or close thereto.
Recovery varies patient to patient. For a full breakdown, see "What can I expect from the hip replacement surgery recovery process?" below.
Your surgeon will provide you with guidance on how to prepare, but you can expect some pre-surgery exercises to help with stiffness, muscle weakness, and range of motion issues. If you smoke, you will be advised to stop to improve healing outcomes. Depending on your weight, you may be advised to diet and exercise to reduce surgical risks and improve healing outcomes.
Home prep: We recommend taking the time to rearrange your home to prepare for the first few months after surgery. Ensure everything you need is within easy reach and remove anything that presents a tripping hazard (chords, sliding rugs, loose items). You might also consider installing safety equipment like a shower chair and safety bars in your bathroom.
Support: Try to arrange for someone to stay with you for the first few days after surgery, and someone close by who can reach you in the event of an emergency for the first several weeks/months after surgery.
Work: Hip replacement recovery is difficult. If possible, you will likely need to request time off work to recover.
Post-surgery practice: You might consider 'practicing' daily activities with substantially limited range of motion, such as getting in and out of the car, getting in and out of bed, putting on and taking off shoes, etc.
Partial hip replacement only replaces the femoral head, leaving the natural hip socket intact. It is less invasive and leaves more natural bone, cartilage, and ligaments intact. Can risk cartilage breakdown from the artificial ball moving against the natural socket. Only suitable for certain patients with specific hip fractures.
Full hip replacement is more common, and involves replacing the femoral head and socket with prosthetic parts. It's a more extensive procedure and removes more bone, cartilage, and ligaments; but tends to avoid future complications from natural socket wear. Suitable for patients with severe osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or joint damage.
Most patients will be recommended total hip replacement due to better long term outcomes. Your surgeon will advise which surgery makes sense for you.
The recovery process varies patient to patient. Your recovery might look quite different, so please seek further guidance from your surgeon. In general here is what you can expect:
Week 1:
Weeks 2-4:
Weeks 5-12:
Weeks 13-52:
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