Hip Replacement in Spain for Irish Patients
Explore private hip replacement surgery in Spain without long public waiting times. Surgery Now coordinates your orthopaedic surgeon consultation, treatment pathway and travel, and supports your HSE Cross Border Directive reimbursement application where eligible.
- ✓Specialist hip replacement assessment — Discuss your diagnosis, symptoms and proposed treatment with your orthopaedic surgeon before travelling.
- ✓Clear treatment quote before you decide — Understand the proposed hip replacement pathway and costs after clinical review.
- ✓HSE reimbursement support — We guide you through Cross Border Directive paperwork and next steps where eligible.
Understand whether hip replacement is the right next step
Persistent hip pain and stiffness can affect walking, stairs, sleep and everyday independence. If you have been advised that you may need a hip replacement, or you are waiting for planned orthopaedic treatment in Ireland, Surgery Now can help you explore a private treatment pathway in Spain.
Hip replacement and hip arthroplasty
Hip replacement, also called hip arthroplasty, replaces damaged parts of the hip joint with prosthetic components. Your orthopaedic surgeon reviews your diagnosis, imaging, symptoms and general health before confirming whether total hip replacement or another treatment is appropriate.
Conditions that may lead to specialist assessment:
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Avascular necrosis
- Post-traumatic arthritis or other chronic hip joint damage
Why patients choose Surgery Now for hip replacement
Designed around the real questions patients ask before travelling abroad for surgery.
Speak to your surgeon before travelling
You can have a free video consultation with your orthopaedic surgeon before you travel, so you understand your treatment plan and can ask questions first.
Treatment planned around your dates
We work around your schedule and help coordinate the appointment pathway, travel, accommodation and transfers.
HSE reimbursement support
We help prepare the documentation and guide you through the Cross Border Directive reimbursement process. Eligibility and the amount repaid are determined by the HSE.
Hip replacement cost in Spain and HSE reimbursement
If you are comparing private hip replacement costs in Ireland and Spain, Surgery Now helps you understand the treatment quote, what is included in your clinical pathway and how the HSE Cross Border Directive reimbursement process works where eligible.
Your hip replacement quote
The final cost depends on the clinical assessment, implant requirements, hospital stay and related care. After specialist review, Surgery Now can explain the proposed treatment and provide a clear quote before you decide whether to proceed.
How HSE repayment is calculated
For eligible Cross Border Directive care, the HSE repayment is generally the lower of the amount paid for healthcare abroad and the cost of the same healthcare in Ireland's public system. Any shortfall remains the patient's responsibility.
Cross Border hip replacement
For inpatient or day-case treatment, HSE prior notification can be requested before travel to check eligibility to apply and receive an indication of the possible reimbursement amount. The exact amount is confirmed after treatment.
Total hip replacement and hip arthroplasty in Spain
Searches for “hip replacement”, “hip operation” and “hip arthroplasty” can describe the same planned joint-replacement pathway, but the exact procedure and implant choice must be confirmed by your orthopaedic surgeon after clinical assessment.
Total hip replacement
A total hip replacement replaces the damaged joint surfaces with prosthetic components. Your surgeon confirms whether total hip replacement is appropriate for your diagnosis and symptoms.
Hip arthroplasty
Hip arthroplasty is the medical term commonly used for hip replacement. The implant, surgical approach and aftercare plan depend on the individual clinical assessment.
Speak with your hip surgeon first
Your free video consultation gives you the opportunity to discuss your diagnosis, proposed surgery and questions before committing to travel.
Meet your orthopaedic hip specialists in Spain
Speak with your surgeon in a free video consultation before travelling, so you can feel confident before making a decision.
Dr. Ángel David González Pérez
Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology
Dr. Hugo Marquina Ferrer
Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology
Hip replacement with TraumaCare Clinic
Your hip replacement is performed by the TraumaCare Clinic team in Spain, with specialist orthopaedic surgeons and a coordinated pathway focused on diagnosis, surgery and recovery.
Surgery Now helps keep the process organised before, during and after your trip.
How Surgery Now helps you
Six practical steps from your first enquiry and specialist review to treatment and HSE reimbursement paperwork.
Tell us about your hip condition
Complete the form and our team will contact you to understand your hip pain, diagnosis and current situation.
Speak with your surgeon
Have a free video consultation before travelling, so you can ask questions first.
Confirm your treatment plan
Your surgeon confirms whether hip replacement is clinically appropriate and Surgery Now then helps coordinate suitable treatment dates.
Travel to Spain
We help coordinate hospital appointments, accommodation and transfers.
Have your hip replacement
Your hip replacement takes place with your specialist orthopaedic team in Spain.
HSE reimbursement support
We help with the reimbursement documentation and next steps where eligible.
Patients who travelled with Surgery Now
Real experiences from patients who used Surgery Now to access treatment abroad.
“What an experience with Surgery Now. They kept us informed all the way. I definitely recommend this if anyone is looking to be operated on for a shorter wait time.”
Didi ValenteGoogle review“From arrival to departure and surgery in between, I was looked after incredibly well by all at Trauma Care. Home now on my recovery journey, thanks to all involved.”
Stephen McEneaneyGoogle review“A great experience. I would recommend anyone to use Surgery Now if they are on long waiting lists. The team was amazing, very friendly and professional.”
Marie FlanaganGoogle reviewFind out if hip replacement in Spain is suitable for you
Tell us about your hip condition and our team will contact you to explain the specialist review, treatment pathway, travel coordination and HSE reimbursement support where eligible.
Check My EligibilityFrequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about hip replacement in Spain, costs, hip arthroplasty, HSE reimbursement and travelling from Ireland for planned surgery.
What is the difference between hip replacement and hip arthroplasty?
Hip arthroplasty is the medical term commonly used for hip replacement. A total hip replacement replaces the damaged joint surfaces with prosthetic components. Your surgeon confirms the procedure and implant plan after clinical assessment.
Can I speak to the hip surgeon before I travel?
Yes. You can have a free video consultation with your orthopaedic surgeon before travelling, so you can discuss your diagnosis, imaging, proposed surgery and questions.
Can hip replacement be reimbursed by the HSE under the Cross Border Directive?
Planned healthcare abroad may be eligible under the Cross Border Directive when HSE criteria are met. The HSE determines eligibility and the amount that can be repaid. Surgery Now can help you understand the process and prepare the relevant documentation.
How much can the HSE reimburse?
For eligible care, HSE reimbursement is generally limited to the lower of the amount paid for healthcare abroad and the cost of the same healthcare in Ireland's public system. Any difference is normally paid by the patient.
Do I need to pay for hip replacement upfront?
The Cross Border Directive operates as a reimbursement scheme, so patients generally pay the healthcare provider first and then apply to the HSE for repayment with the required documentation.
Can I check HSE eligibility before travelling?
For inpatient or day-case treatment, you can apply to the HSE for prior notification before travel. This can confirm whether you are eligible to apply and provide an indication of the potential repayment amount.
What does hip replacement cost in Spain?
The final cost depends on your clinical assessment, implant requirements, hospital stay and related care. Surgery Now can provide a clear treatment quote after specialist review and before you decide whether to proceed.
Will Surgery Now help with travel and accommodation?
Yes. Surgery Now assists with hospital appointments, accommodation, transfers and practical arrangements. Travel, accommodation and translation costs should not be assumed to be reimbursable under the HSE Cross Border Directive.
What happens after I submit the form?
A coordinator reviews your details and contacts you to discuss your hip condition, current situation and possible next steps.