Mr Matthew Wilson offers a full range of hip care, from treatment of initial pain through to complex revision surgery
Not all hip pain comes from the joint itself. Mr Wilson assesses and treats soft tissue conditions around the hip, including gluteal tendinopathy, trochanteric bursitis, and muscle or tendon injuries. These are common causes of groin, buttock, and lateral hip pain, particularly in active adults and athletes. More about soft tissue hip problems.
Younger patients with hip dysplasia, impingement, or early joint damage often benefit from joint-preserving treatment rather than replacement. Mr Wilson assesses these cases carefully, aiming to protect the natural hip for as long as possible while managing symptoms and activity goals. This includes femoral osteotomy to correct excessive femoral anteversion or retroversion where this is contributing to hip pain or instability. More about young adult hip surgery and preservation.
Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive, keyhole procedure used to diagnose and treat problems inside and around the hip joint, such as femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and labral tears. Using small incisions and a camera, Mr Wilson can identify the source of hip pain and treat it directly, typically with a shorter recovery than open surgery. More about hip arthroscopy.
For patients with hip osteoarthritis or other degenerative joint disease, total hip replacement can relieve pain and restore mobility. Mr Wilson discusses the approach and implant choice best suited to each patient's anatomy, activity level, and goals, with the aim of a safe, durable result. More about hip replacement.
When a previous hip replacement wears, loosens, dislocates, or fails, revision surgery may be needed. This is complex, specialist work requiring careful planning around bone loss, implant removal, and reconstruction. Mr Wilson has a particular interest in the management of these challenging cases. More about revision hip replacement.
Mr Wilson does not treat acute hip trauma or fractures privately — this is best managed at a dedicated trauma unit, and in this region that means the Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre (PEOC) at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, where Mr Wilson also works. However, patients who go on to have ongoing problems following a hip fracture or injury are welcome to see him privately at the Nuffield Hospital for investigation, advice, and, where needed, further surgery. More about hip trauma and fracture surgery.
