Hip joint replacement – how much does it cost privately? Discover 2025 prices

How much does a private hip joint replacement cost?

Increasingly, patients are choosing to undergo private hip replacement surgery. This involves the necessity of paying for the operation.

So, how much does a hip joint replacement cost?

The price in 2025 ranges from from 20,000 PLN up to even 45,000 PLN.

The costs include the procedure, anesthesia, hospitalization, and post-operative consultation with a specialist. Sometimes early rehabilitation is also included in the price.

Of course, it should be emphasized that the price for hip replacement can vary depending on the reputation of the surgeon and clinic, the method used, and many other factors. That is why the price range is so wide.

What affects the price of hip joint replacement surgery?

As we have noted before, the cost of a hip replacement depends on many different factors. Let’s take a closer look at the most important ones that actually affect how much a private hip joint replacement costs:

• type of prosthesis – the price of the prosthesis is influenced by factors such as the type of prosthesis, the materials used to make the implant, and the method of attaching the prosthesis to the bone. Unlike knee replacement surgery, the preferred method for primary hip replacement is total hip replacement. Partial prostheses are used only in traumatic cases involving a fracture of the femoral neck;
• Materials used to make the prosthesis – medical advancements have led to prostheses being made from various materials such as metals (cobalt, molybdenum, nickel alloys…), titanium, polyethylene, ceramics, etc., all of which affect the final cost.
• reputation of the surgeon and clinic – the best specialists with extensive experience often work in renowned clinics, which can influence an increase in the price of hip replacement surgery;
• location – this is also an important factor worth considering; before scheduling hip surgery, make sure whether prices in large cities are indeed higher than those offered by specialists in medium-sized cities;
• scope of postoperative care the price may also include nursing care, specialist consultations, pharmacotherapy, and physiotherapy starting from the first days after surgery, so it is worth finding out in advance what exactly affects the cost of hip joint replacement;
• additional benefits – the choice of a specific method and type of prosthesis may increase the price but also provide additional benefits such as shorter rehabilitation time, and in some cases, even the possibility of walking immediately after the procedure; it is worth considering these aspects when analyzing the costs of a private hip joint replacement.

What is a hip prosthesis?

Before deciding which clinic offers the best option, be sure to expand your knowledge about the procedure itself.

It is important to know exactly what a hip joint prosthesis is.

A hip prosthesis is an artificial joint that replaces our natural, damaged hip joint. It consists of the prosthetic head, socket, and stem. Hip joint replacement is an extensive surgical procedure, although it is increasingly possible to perform the surgery minimally invasively, which further speeds up the rehabilitation process – the standard rehabilitation period is about 8–10 weeks. The surgery restores proper range of motion, eliminates pain, and helps patients return to physical activity.

Types of hip prostheses

Hip joint replacement surgery can be partial or total. Partial hip prostheses are most commonly used in older patients after a femoral neck fracture. They consist of the prosthetic stem and head, without replacing the hip socket. Total prostheses can be categorized based on articulation – metal-on-metal, ceramic-on-ceramic, ceramic-on-polyethylene, and metal-on-polyethylene; based on the type of stem – femoral neck, metaphyseal, or long stem; and based on the size and type of the prosthetic head – metal, ceramic, or dual mobility.

There is also another classification of prostheses based on the method of fixing their components to the bone tissue. We distinguish between cemented prostheses, which are fixed using bone cement, and cementless prostheses, which are coated with a special porous material that integrates with the patient’s bone. An alternative is a hybrid prosthesis, characterized by one component being fixed with bone cement and the other without cement.

When is a hip prosthesis needed? Indications

Are you wondering what the indications are for hip joint replacement surgery and whether you qualify for such treatment?

Learn about the most common indications for hip replacement:

• advanced degenerative changes;
• joint stiffness;
• fractures within the hip joint, especially in elderly patients;
• limited joint mobility;
• bone deformities;
• hip pain during activity and at rest;
• rheumatic diseases, e.g., rheumatoid arthritis;
• cancerous diseases;
• early stage of avascular necrosis of the bone;
• congenital hip joint defects;
• complications after previous orthopedic surgeries;
• ineffectiveness of conservative treatment.

The procedure is usually performed when pain symptoms prevent daily functioning and conservative methods (medications, rehabilitation) cease to be effective.

Contraindications to hip joint replacement surgery

Hip replacement surgery is safe and recommended for people of different ages, both younger patients under 65 and older ones. However, there are several important contraindications that may temporarily or permanently delay the operation.

It is important to be aware of the following contraindications to hip joint replacement surgery:

• severe circulatory failure;
• severe blood clotting disorders;
• skin damage or chronic wounds on the skin;
• bacterial infection in the body;
• severe immunosuppression, e.g., after respiratory tract infection;
• presence of an infection focus, e.g., related to teeth, tonsils, paranasal sinuses, gastrointestinal tract, etc.;
• allergy to the materials used in the prosthesis;
• high risk of infection;
• risk associated with blood loss during the procedure;
• advanced stage cancer;
• niezdolność pacjenta do współpracy w trakcie rehabilitacji.

What does hip replacement surgery look like?

Hip replacement surgery, also known as hip endoprosthesis implantation, consists of many important steps. The exact procedure depends on the surgical technique used. The anterior approach is especially recommended. This minimally invasive surgical technique limits soft tissue trauma and does not require cutting any muscles. This technique enables a faster return to full mobility and allows for a shorter rehabilitation period.

Before the procedure begins, proper preparation takes place, during which appropriate anesthesia is administered—usually regional (spinal injection) or general. Intravenous antibiotics and low-molecular-weight heparin are given beforehand. The surgery lasts between 30 and 45 minutes, depending on the patient’s condition.

Minimally invasive hip replacement – procedure and benefits

Using a minimally invasive technique during hip replacement surgery provides numerous benefits; here are the most important ones:

• The traditional surgical incision can be up to 20 cm long, whereas the minimally invasive method involves an incision approximately 7–9 cm long;
• no damage to the muscles around the hip joint;
• less bleeding and pain during the perioperative period;
• the risk of complications is also reduced
• the possibility of more accurate limb length measurement, thereby reducing the risk of limb length discrepancy;
• shorter hospital stay after surgery, as well as significantly shorter rehabilitation and recovery to full mobility.

The most important thing is that the minimally invasive method, in the hands of an experienced surgeon, can be successfully applied to almost any patient, regardless of the type of degeneration.