‘Shop around’, patients told

Many patients are unaware of more minimally invasive techniques for hip replacements and so opt for standard surgery

This can lead to longer recovery times, according to a consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon.

Mr Simon Mellor (right), who offers anterior hip replacement at Highgate Private Hospital, urged patients to shop around, as surgery options were more varied than ever.

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