If you need Hip Arthroscopy, waiting for diagnosis and treatment can be stressful. This guide explains the conditions that commonly lead to it and how private medical insurance can help you get seen and treated sooner.
What conditions lead to Hip Arthroscopy?
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) & Labral Tears
Femoroacetabular impingement occurs when the femoral head or acetabular rim has an abnormal shape, causing the bones to pinch together during hip movement. Over time this damages the labrum – the ring of cartilage surrounding the socket – and accelerates arthritis. Labral tears cause groin pain, clicking, and locking. Hip arthroscopy corrects the bony abnormality and repairs or reconstructs the labrum through keyhole surgery, preventing the long-term joint destruction that leads to early hip replacement.
How private health insurance can help with Hip Arthroscopy
Cover funds hip consultant assessment, diagnostic MRI arthrogram (the gold standard for labral imaging), arthroscopic surgery, hospital stay, and an extended physiotherapy programme – treating the cause of groin pain before it becomes irreversible arthritis.
Depending on your policy, cover can include:
- Faster access to a specialist consultant
- Diagnostic scans such as MRI, CT, ultrasound and X-ray
- A choice of consultant and private hospital from your insurer's list
- Surgery, hospital stay and, where included, post-treatment physiotherapy or rehabilitation
Cover, limits and exclusions vary between insurers and plans. Most policies don't cover pre-existing or chronic conditions, and you'll usually need a GP referral before claiming. Always check what your policy covers before starting treatment.
How it works
- Get a quote – tell us about yourself and what you want covered, using the form on this page.
- Compare policies – an adviser compares plans from leading UK insurers and recommends suitable options.
- Get covered – choose your plan and start cover once your insurer confirms it. Claims are then made through your insurer.
Want to know more? Read our guides to individual health insurance and family health insurance.
