How Much Does Hip Arthroscopy Surgery Cost?

For many, symptoms such as persistent groin pain, stiffness, or clicking in the hip don’t improve with rest, physiotherapy, or injections. In these cases, surgery may be the most effective route to restore mobility and avoid long-term joint damage.

For a full overview of hip arthroscopy abroad — clinics, what's included, recovery timelines and how to book — see our Hip Arthroscopy Surgery Abroad guide.

While some patients respond well to non-surgical care, others find full recovery is only possible with surgery. Understandably, cost is a major consideration - and it varies significantly based on where you receive treatment, what’s included in the price, and how soon it’s available.

Cost of Hip Arthroscopy Surgery in the UK

Private hip arthroscopy in the UK typically costs just over £6,000, depending on the hospital, surgeon fees, and what’s included in the package. This may cover the surgery itself, a short hospital stay, and initial aftercare - but often excludes extras like imaging, extended physio, or follow-up consultations.

Curious about private hip surgery prices? Our hip replacement cost guide is a good place to start.

Cost of Hip Arthroscopy Surgery Abroad

Hip arthroscopy abroad usually costs much less than in the UK, as the average prices below show. Clinics in countries like Lithuania and Latvia commonly offer complete surgical packages that include pre-op tests, a private hospital stay, physio, and follow-up care - all for a fraction of the UK price.

In every country listed, the average price for hip arthroscopy is less than half the UK private price. The same is often true of hip replacement surgery abroad. Shorter waits are common too, but quality varies from clinic to clinic, so the price is only the starting point.

Is Hip Arthroscopy Surgery Worth It?

Making the decision to have surgery is never easy, but for many patients, hip arthroscopy can be life-changing. It’s often recommended to preserve the joint and prevent the need for full hip replacement later.

Benefits:

• Relief from ongoing pain and discomfort
• Better joint function and smoother movement
• Quicker return to work, hobbies, or sport
• Helps prevent worsening of cartilage damage

Considerations:

• Recovery takes time - most patients need several months of physiotherapy
• Risks are low, but possible complications include infection or joint stiffness
• Surgeon expertise and quality rehab are critical to good results
• Private or overseas surgery may mean upfront cost and travel, but long-term gains in mobility and quality of life often outweigh these

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Can You Get Hip Arthroscopy Surgery for Free on the NHS?

While hip arthroscopy is available on the NHS, it’s not easily accessed. Referral criteria are strict and usually require patients to complete extensive physiotherapy first. Only severe or persistent cases are considered for surgery.

Even if you're eligible, waiting lists for orthopaedic care can stretch 12 months or more. Delays may mean living with pain or seeing the condition deteriorate. This is why some patients choose to go private or look abroad - where surgery can be arranged in just a few weeks, often with better continuity of care.

Considering Hip Arthroscopy Surgery Overseas?

If you're struggling with daily pain and want faster access to care, going abroad may be worth looking at. Before you book, check the clinic yourself:

• Find the clinic on its country's official register, under the legal name shown on your quote.
• Get the surgeon's name in writing and look them up on their professional register.
• Read the reviews, including the low-rated ones, and make sure the Google listing belongs to the actual hospital.
• Get the quote itemised in writing, so you can see what is included and what is not.
• Ask what happens if something goes wrong once you are home.

Our 15 questions to ask a clinic go into more detail. If you have a clinic in mind, you can see what the official records say about it, free.

See also: published hip and knee prices abroad.

Clinics UK patients look at

The four with the most Google reviews among the orthopaedic clinics we hold. Each has a free page with its records.

Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, ChennaiChennai, IndiaKIMS-Sunshine Hospitals, BegumpetHyderabad (Begumpet), IndiaYashoda Hospitals, SomajigudaHyderabad (Somajiguda, Raj Bhavan Road), IndiaYashoda Hospitals, MalakpetHyderabad (Malakpet, Nalgonda X Roads), India

Written by Saher Shodhan

Saher Shodhan is the founder of Thera Travel, which publishes what the official records show about clinics abroad, each fact with the date it was checked, and answers patients' enquiries, free. More about Thera → How we write and check our guides →