Partial Hip Replacement Surgery Cost in United Arab Emirates

The cost of partial hip replacement in the UAE typically ranges from $13,000 to $23,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

In a partial hip replacement, or hemiarthroplasty, only the ball at the upper end of the thigh bone is replaced; the socket is left alone. The operation is mostly performed after a hip fracture. In the UAE, the cost reflects:

• Type of implant: cemented or uncemented, with a single or double bearing.
• Emergency admission: most patients arrive after a fall.
• Stay and rehabilitation: often longer for older patients.
• Other medical conditions: which affect care needs.

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust explains that the operation is usually needed when a fracture has disrupted the blood supply to the ball of the hip. Because the socket is kept, the procedure is shorter than a total replacement, but fitter and more active people may be offered a total hip replacement instead.

The Royal Berkshire leaflet advises putting as much weight on the leg as is comfortable, starting with a walking frame. Crossing the legs should be avoided for at least six weeks because of a small risk of dislocation. Swelling can last up to three months, and driving is usually possible after about six weeks.

Because hip fractures need prompt surgery, partial hip replacement is usually emergency treatment rather than planned travel. Emergency care follows the insurance plan's emergency rules.

Rehabilitation may continue at home or in a rehabilitation centre.