FAQs

When am I able to drive?

I’m happy for you to drive one month after surgery, as long as there have been no complications, and you are feeling alert and focussed. Make sure that you are able to get into and out of the car safely and easily. Do an emergency stop on a quiet road, and avoid the rush hours!

Failed Hip Surgery & suffering with pain after a hip replacement

Hip surgery is usually very successful, and most patients are delighted with the outcome of their operation. Pain after hip replacement/resurfacing surgery is not uncommon, and it usually goes away after a few months. If it persists, this indicates that there might be a potentially serious problem. Click to read more

Sex after Hip Surgery

This has been a bit of a taboo subject for patients and surgeons alike. Most surgeons would advise that it is safe to have sex six weeks after a hip replacement, but care should be taken to avoid extreme movements and positions. Click to read more

What about work?

Most people return to work after 2-3 months. My advice is to take off as much time as you are able so that you hit the ground running! If it’s possible, a phased return to your normal routine is a good option. You will feel tired for several weeks after surgery, and your ability to concentrate and make complex decisions is imparied for a few weeks.

If you would like to discuss your hip treatment options with Jeremy Latham please get in touch…
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Jeremy Latham
Hip Surgeon


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02380 258402
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02380 258446
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Types of treatments available at Latham Hip Surgery
  • Treatments
  • Hip Replacement

    Total Hip Replacement or THR is one of the most successful hip operations in orthopaedic surgery. Tens of thousands of hip replacements are performed each year…

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  • Hip Resurfacing

    Hip resurfacing was developed to treat painful arthritis in younger and active patients. It’s now an established technique, and the results are usually excellent in carefully selected patients…

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  • Revision Hip Surgery

    Hip replacement surgery can be life changing for those dealing with pain on a daily basis. Unfortunately, even a replacement hip can wear out…

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  • Hip Replacement

    Total Hip Replacement or THR is one of the most successful hip operations in orthopaedic surgery. Thousands of hip replacements are performed each year…

    Click here to find out more
  • Hip Resurfacing

    Hip resurfacing was developed to treat painful arthritis in younger and active patients. It’s a relatively new technique, but the results are usually excellent…

    Click here to find out more
  • Revision Hip Surgery

    Hip replacement surgery can be life changing for those dealing with pain on a daily basis. Unfortunately, even a replacement hip can wear out…

    Click here to find out more