Complex Hip and Knee Surgery

Complex Hip and Knee Replacement and Revision Surgery

Our highly experienced consultants in Bath perform complex hip and knee replacement and revision hip and knee surgery through the private patient service at the Royal United Hospitals Bath.

Our hips and knees are at the heart of how we move, carrying us through countless small moments of everyday life. When a hip or knee is damaged or painful, even slightly, it can quickly take a toll on your independence, leaving you feeling limited and unable to enjoy the activities, hobbies or quality of life you love.

We understand how exhausting and frustrating living with constant discomfort can be. While many hip and knee conditions can be gently managed and treated using non-surgical methods, sometimes surgery is the clearest path forward to truly relieve your pain, restore your freedom and help you get your life back.

If you live in Bath or the surrounding area and have been told that surgery might be the rights next step for you, please know that you do not need to navigate this journey alone. The highly experienced team of hip and knee surgeons at Sulis and the Royal United Hospital Bath are here to support you with clear answers and advanced the medical care you deserve.

Advanced revision and complex hip and knee replacement surgery 

At the Royal United Hospitals Bath, the orthopaedic department provides a comprehensive, highly specialises service for complex lower limb reconstruction, focusing heavily on complex hip and knee replacements and advanced revision surgeries.

For patients with serve arthritis, congenital deformities, structural variations from trauma or significant bone loss, standard "off the shelf" joint replacements are often insufficient. The RUH team provides:

• Advanced pre-operative planning: Utilising digital templating and 3D modeling to tailor the surgery exactly to a patient's unique anatomy.
• Patient-specific technology: Highly experienced orthopaedic consultants use tools like the Optimised Positioning System to ensure precise mechanical alignment and implant orientation during complex hip replacements.
• Robotic-assisted options: These techniques are used to achieve a fraction-of-a-millimeter precision for complicated knee geometrics.

Multidisciplinary approach

Because complex and revision surgeries carry distinct risks, care at the RUH is tightly integrated across multiple specialist teams. Patients undergoing these procedures are supported by an intensive pre-operative assessment process, dedicated anaesthetists specialising in complex pain management and a highly experienced inpatient orthopedic physiotherapy team to guide early, safe mobilisation.