Contact number: 020 7806 4010
Contact number: 020 7078 3831
What is our Hip Fracture service?
Our hip fracture service provides comprehensive care for individuals who have suffered a broken hip. This typically includes initial diagnosis, surgery to repair or replace the damaged bone, and rehabilitation to help restore mobility.
Hip fractures are often caused by falls or accidents, particularly in older adults with weakened bones. Depending on the severity of the injury, treatment may involve procedures such as hip pinning, partial hip replacement, or total hip replacement.
At our hospital in St John’s Wood (NW8), patients benefit from expert-led care in modern facilities designed to support recovery at every stage.
Hip Fracture Service at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital
At St John & St Elizabeth Hospital, we understand the urgency and challenges of recovering from a hip fracture. Our team works closely with each patient to deliver tailored care that focuses on comfort, safety, and long-term recovery.
Why choose our hip fracture service?
- Specialist Consultants: Our orthopaedic surgeons are highly skilled in managing hip fractures, ensuring that treatment is tailored to your condition and needs.
- Prompt Diagnosis and Treatment: With access to same-day imaging and consultations, we minimise delays to get your recovery underway quickly.
- Comprehensive Rehabilitation Support: From your initial treatment to follow-up care, we provide guidance to help restore mobility and independence.
- Accessible Location: Based in NW8, our hospital serves patients from Hampstead (NW3), Kilburn (NW6), and across London.
We aim to provide expert care in a compassionate environment, supporting patients and their families throughout the recovery process.
State-of-the-art Theatres
In our state-of-the-art, laminar flow orthopaedic theaters, our skilled surgical team employs the latest technology to stabilise fractures or replace broken hips, effectively treating pain and restoring mobility.
A distinctive feature of our service is the investigation of the fall’s underlying cause. Falls are not always due to simple trips; they are often the result of medical issues such as low blood pressure or heart disease. By involving elderly care physicians at the point of admission, we strive to reduce the chances of hospital readmission.
Please Note: This service is not suitable for individuals involved in road traffic accidents or those who have lost consciousness due to trauma.
A multi-disciplinary approach
Dr Sushen Bhattacharyya, General Medicine Physician, works with our orthopaedic and stroke patients and provides an impartial second opinion to cases. Dr Bhattacharyya explains his role and how it helps link together the different aspects of a patient’s care.
“My job is to get the patient ready for surgery and help get them back to where they were, and if possible, even better. Many patients come in with one thing and actually have multiple symptoms that need treating. My role is to work out what to treat first and their pathway to recovery.
A common issue I see is a fractured ‘Neck of Femur’, which is a type of hip fracture. Recovering from this can be a challenge for elderly patients who need to relearn skills following a fall, or for those with dementia that do not know how to relearn and are not scared to fall again due to memory loss.
What is crucial here is for all those involved in the patient’s care to work as a team throughout every step of the patient’s journey, whilst keeping the patient front and centre; from diagnostics to surgery, personalised nursing and physiotherapy aftercare.
This is something we do really well at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital.”
How to pay for your treatment
If you’re… paying for yourself
Did you know you don’t need private medical insurance to come to St John & St Elizabeth Hospital? As a self-pay patient, you can access safe, outstanding quality health care at times to suit you.
For scans and tests, as well as to see most consultants, you’ll still need to be referred by a medical professional like your GP, but as a self-pay patient, the process is more straightforward. You won’t need authorisation from an insurance provider, and you’ll have greater choice of consultant and appointment times.
If you’re… paying for yourself
Did you know you don’t need private medical insurance to come to St John & St Elizabeth Hospital? As a self-pay patient, you can access safe, outstanding quality health care at times to suit you.
For scans and tests, as well as to see most consultants, you’ll still need to be referred by a medical professional like your GP, but as a self-pay patient, the process is more straightforward. You won’t need authorisation from an insurance provider, and you’ll have greater choice of consultant and appointment times.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Hip Fracture Service
St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is located in St John’s Wood (NW8), a well-connected area of North West London. We are conveniently accessible for patients from Hampstead (NW3), Kilburn (NW6), and the surrounding areas.
By Tube:
- St John’s Wood station (Jubilee Line) is just a 5-minute walk from the hospital.
- Finchley Road (NW3) and Kilburn stations (NW6) on the Jubilee Line provide excellent connections.
By Bus:
- Wellington Road: Routes 13, 46, 82, and 113 stop near St John’s Wood Underground Station, just a short walk from the hospital.
- Circus Road: Routes 46 and 187 stop close to the hospital’s Circus Road entrance.
- Abbey Road: Routes 139 and 189 stop near the junction where Grove End Road becomes Abbey Road, providing easy access.
Major Roads:
If you’re travelling from NW3 or NW6, main routes such as Finchley Road or Kilburn High Road offer a direct approach to the hospital.
Our location ensures convenient access for patients across London, particularly those in NW8, NW3, and NW6 postcodes.
Not all hip fractures require surgery. Some minor or stable fractures can be treated with rest, physiotherapy, and pain management. However, surgery is often recommended for more severe fractures to stabilise the joint, restore mobility, and reduce the risk of complications such as prolonged immobility or infection.
Most patients begin walking with the aid of crutches or a walker within one to two days after surgery. Physical therapy will help you gradually progress to bearing weight on the affected leg, typically over several weeks, depending on the type of surgery and your recovery plan.
Hip fracture surgery usually takes between one and two hours. The exact time depends on the type of fracture and the surgical approach used, such as internal fixation, partial hip replacement, or total hip replacement.