Who would a hip surgeon choose for their own hip replacement?

When a hip surgeon him or herself has arthritis, it is revealing to see who they choose to perform their own hip replacement.

Mr Bamford, one of the Manchester Orthopaedic Group's hip surgeons, was chosen by one of his colleagues to perform their procedure.

They made their decision based upon his very low infection rate, unwillingness to compromise on safety and his results. It is perhaps the best accolade a surgeon can have from his peers.

Hip replacements remove the worn out ball and socket joint and replace them with a metal ball and plastic socket or metal ball and metal socket, or in this case, a ceramic ball and a ceramic socket. The choice depends on various factors and is made in conjunction with your hip surgeon.

All types of hip replacement surgery are beneficial, offering an end to joint pain, increased mobility and a better quality of life.