Hip labrum repair cost in the UK
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At a glance
How much does hip labrum repair cost in the UK?
Hip labrum repair cost at LCC is from £16,000+ for the surgical pathway, but most patients we see do well on an injection-first hip labrum pathway from £1,400 and never need surgery. Hip labrum repair across UK private clinics typically ranges from £8,000 to £14,000 for the surgical fee alone, often before the anaesthetist or follow-up are added. We publish the surgical hip labrum repair cost transparently and reserve it for cases where image-guided injection has not delivered lasting symptom control.
We aim to manage hip labrum injuries non-surgically wherever possible. The full surgical price is shown for transparency.
| Procedure | Price |
|---|---|
Image-guided hip injection (first line) PRP, mFat, ChondroFiller or hyaluronic acid depending on what your labrum needs. | From £1,400 |
Surgical hip labrum repair From £16,000. Used only where injection has not given lasting symptom control. | £16,000+ |
Hip labrum repair cost in the UK explained
Most hip labrum tears that present in clinic do better with image-guided injection than with arthroscopic repair. The labrum is a small, well-vascularised structure in part of its circumference; injecting biology directly into the joint, under ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance, often gives lasting symptom control without the risks of hip arthroscopy. Our injection pathway starts at £1,400 for an image-guided injection appointment and includes the consultation, the imaging, the injection and a follow-up.
Surgical hip labrum repair is reserved for cases where the injection pathway has been tried properly and has not delivered lasting symptom control, where mechanical symptoms (clicking, locking, giving way) cannot be managed conservatively, or where there is associated cam or pincer impingement that needs addressing. The surgical price reflects theatre time for a complex hip arthroscopy, the consultant anaesthetist, and the surgical team time.
What is included in the price
Included in the price
- Pre-treatment consultation
- Image-guided injection where the injection pathway is the right answer
- Surgical fee, theatre, consultant anaesthetist where surgery is required
- On-the-day medications
- Bracing or walking aid where required after surgery
- Two post-procedure consultations
- Six-month outcome review
- Direct line to the team for post-procedure concerns
Not included, quoted separately
- MRI imaging at £450 where not already available
- Pre-operative bloods if not already available
- Onward physiotherapy, quoted separately by your physiotherapist
- Travel and accommodation for international patients
Why hip labrum care at LCC
Injection-first pathway
Most UK clinics advertise hip arthroscopy as the default for labrum tears. We take an injection-first view because the published outcome data on hip arthroscopy for labrum tears alone is not as strong as patients are sometimes led to believe. We will tell you, honestly, when surgery is the right conversation.Image-guided injection done well
Hip injections delivered without ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance are guesswork. At LCC every hip injection uses image guidance, with biological augmentation (PRP, mFat or ChondroFiller) chosen on clinical grounds rather than on what the clinic happens to stock.Surgical repair where it is the right answer
Where injection has been tried properly and has not given lasting symptom control, surgical repair is appropriate. We do not refuse to operate when surgery is right; we simply will not operate when injection has not been tried or when the clinical indication is weak.Honest about surgical outcomes
Hip arthroscopy for isolated labrum tears does not always restore the joint to where the patient hoped. We will share what the published outcome data says, in writing, at consultation. The price is the same whether the operation works as well as you hoped or not, so the honest conversation needs to happen before booking.
Your hip labrum journey
- 1
Discovery call (free, 15 minutes)
A clinical coordinator confirms whether your symptoms fit the injection-first pathway, or whether a surgical conversation is the right starting point. - 2
Consultation (£350, 60 minutes)
Imaging review, examination and a treatment plan in writing. We confirm whether image-guided injection is appropriate, what the right biology is, and how to know if surgery becomes the next conversation. - 3
Image-guided injection (most patients)
A 30 to 45 minute outpatient appointment using ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance. PRP, mFat or ChondroFiller delivered into the affected joint. - 4
Six-week follow-up
Clinical review, pain and function scores, and a decision on whether further injection, conservative care or surgical referral is appropriate. - 5
Where surgery is the right answer
Pre-operative preparation, surgery at our partner hospital on Weymouth Street, central London, post-operative reviews and a six-month outcome assessment.
Funding, insurance and payment
Self-pay
Image-guided injection from £1,400. Surgical labrum repair from £16,000+. Settled by bank transfer or card before the procedure.
We can discuss finance options on request rather than promoting a specific finance partner.
Private medical insurance
London Cartilage Clinic is a private-pay practice and does not work with UK insurance panels.
If you are insured, we can provide an itemised invoice for you to submit for reimbursement, but you settle the bill with us directly.
International patients
Outcomes after hip labrum repair
Most patients on our injection-first hip labrum pathway report meaningful symptom improvement at six to twelve weeks after treatment, with effects lasting six to twelve months for PRP and longer for ChondroFiller. The aim is durable symptom control without the risks of hip arthroscopy.
Where injection has not delivered lasting symptom control, surgical labrum repair is the next conversation. Most surgical patients are walking unaided by week six and return to recreational activity by three to six months. We will be honest with you about what published outcome data shows for hip arthroscopy in labrum-tear-only cases before any surgical decision is made.
Conditions we treat
hip labrum care is considered for
Patient stories
Three other clinics had told me hip surgery was inevitable. The injection pathway at LCC has given me eighteen pain-free months and counting. I am genuinely grateful that someone took the time to explain why surgery was not the right first move.
Frequently asked questions
How much does hip labrum repair cost in the UK?
Why does LCC try injection first rather than surgery?
When is surgical hip labrum repair the right operation?
What goes into the image-guided injection pathway?
Can I claim hip labrum care on private medical insurance?
Does the surgical price include the anaesthetist?
How long is recovery, and is physiotherapy included?
How does hip labrum repair compare to ChondroFiller for the labrum?
Why is surgical repair priced where it is?
Will I get an honest answer about whether surgery is right for me?
Where will the procedure happen?
Ready to talk
Two paths from here
For when you want to talk first, the discovery call costs nothing. For when you have decided you want to be assessed, book a consultation with the operating surgeon. Either way you can learn how the procedure works on the hip labrum care page.