Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Total Hip Replacement in Nigeria
The worn ball and socket of the hip are replaced with an implant. In Nigeria this is done for hip arthritis, for avascular necrosis including in sickle cell disease, and for some hip fractures.
Also called: Hip arthroplasty, Hip replacement surgery, THR
Medically reviewed by Dr Debo Odulana, Founder and Chief Executive, Mezo. Last reviewed 17 September 2026. This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Care is decided with you after an examination.
Fixed all-in case rate
₦5,500,000
Fixed all-in case rate, one hip
Same primary joint replacement case rate as the knee.
What the price covers
- Surgeon and assistant fees
- Anaesthetist and theatre time
- A standard implant
- Your ward bed for the expected stay
- Routine post-operative medication on the ward
- Inpatient physiotherapy from day one
- Routine post-operative X-ray
- Follow-up review at six weeks
What it does not cover
- The first consultation and the imaging that confirms you need surgery
- Treating conditions found during work-up, such as uncontrolled diabetes or an untreated infection
- Outpatient physiotherapy after discharge
- A premium or custom implant, if you and your surgeon choose one
- Care for complications that need intensive care or a return to theatre
What would change this price
- A stay in intensive care longer than two days
- A premium implant or a bearing surface above the standard specification
- Complex anatomy, previous surgery or a fracture pattern that needs extra implants
- Sickle cell or other medical conditions needing specialist perioperative care
Prior authorisation is required before admission on every HMO plan. Bring your HMO details to the consultation.
Who this is for
- Groin or buttock pain that limits walking, sitting or putting on shoes
- X-rays showing advanced hip arthritis or collapse of the femoral head
- Avascular necrosis of the hip, which in Nigeria is often related to sickle cell disease
- Pain that no longer responds to painkillers and physiotherapy
When it is not the right answer
- Active infection until it has been treated
- Uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension or anaemia until optimised
- Patients whose pain on examination is coming from the spine rather than the hip
The pathway, step by step
- 1
Consultation and X-ray₦35,000
Examination and a pelvic X-ray, with a written quote before anything is booked.
- 2
Fitness for surgery
Blood tests, an ECG where indicated, and an anaesthetic review. Patients with sickle cell disease are worked up with a haematologist, including transfusion planning where needed.
- 3
Surgery
Usually one to two hours under spinal or general anaesthetic.
- 4
Ward stay
Typically three to five nights, walking with a frame before discharge.
- 5
Outpatient physiotherapy₦15,000
Six to twelve weeks, with hip precautions explained before you go home.
- 6
Review₦25,000
Six weeks, three months, then yearly.
Recovery, realistically
Days 1 to 3
Walking with a frame, learning safe ways to sit, wash and dress.
Week 2
Wound review. Many move to a stick.
Weeks 6 to 8
Most walk unaided and return to driving.
Month 3
Back to desk work and most daily activity.
Months 6 to 12
Final result, with high-impact sport generally discouraged.
Risks you should be told about
- Infection, uncommon but serious
- Blood clots in the leg or lung
- Dislocation of the new joint, especially in the first weeks
- A small difference in leg length
- Nerve injury, which is rare
- Loosening or wear over many years, which can need revision
Every operation carries risk. A surgeon who lists none is not being straight with you. Yours will go through these with you before you consent.
Questions people ask
How much does a hip replacement cost in Nigeria?
The fixed all-in case rate at Mezo is N5,500,000 for one hip, covering surgeon, anaesthetist, theatre, a standard implant, ward stay, inpatient physiotherapy and the six-week review.
I have sickle cell disease and my hip has collapsed. Can I have this surgery?
Yes, hip replacement is a standard treatment for avascular necrosis in sickle cell disease. It needs careful preparation with a haematologist, including managing anaemia and planning transfusion and hydration around the operation, which is why the work-up matters as much as the surgery.
How long will I be in hospital?
Usually three to five nights.
When can I drive again?
Most people are driving between six and eight weeks, once they can control the car comfortably and are off strong painkillers.
Prices shown are Mezo cash prices in naira and were last checked on 17 September 2026. They are what you would be quoted for the standard case described here. Your final quote follows an examination, because the right operation for you may not be this one.