Arthrosamid for hip arthritis
A single injection of a hydrogel cushion that takes the edge off worn hip cartilage. Delivered in Grantham or Sleaford, no London trip and no surgery.
- Single injection
- Grantham or Sleaford
- £2,995 per injection
- Around 30 minutes
A cushion, not a cure
Arthrosamid is a permanent, biocompatible hydrogel — about 97.5 percent water, 2.5 percent polyacrylamide. A single dose is injected into the joint, where it integrates with the soft tissue lining and acts as a long-lasting cushion against the friction of worn cartilage.
Professor Lee uses Arthrosamid as a middle path: too late for physiotherapy and painkillers, but you are not ready for, or not yet a candidate for, hip replacement. It will not regrow cartilage. It buys you a meaningful, comfortable runway.
Is Arthrosamid right for your hip?
- Your hip arthritis pain is interfering with sleep, walking or your everyday life
- You have tried physiotherapy, painkillers or steroid injections without lasting relief
- You would prefer to avoid (or are not ready for) hip replacement surgery
- You want a treatment that can be delivered locally without travelling to London
- Active infection in or near the hip
- End-stage hip arthritis where bone is rubbing on bone and movement is severely limited
- You are looking for a one-and-done permanent cure (Arthrosamid manages symptoms; it does not regrow cartilage)
The honest answer comes from a consultation with Professor Lee, not a tick-box.
On the day, and after
- 1
Pre-injection assessment
Professor Lee reviews your scans, listens to your story and confirms Arthrosamid is the right call. If a scan is needed, our open MRI is on site.
- 2
The injection itself
A single, ultrasound-guided injection at our Grantham or Sleaford clinic. Around 30 minutes start to finish. You walk in and walk out.
- 3
The first two weeks
Mild soreness or stiffness for a few days is normal. Avoid heavy load on the hip while the hydrogel settles. Most people are back to everyday activity quickly.
- 4
Three to six months in
Pain relief typically builds over the first three months and is generally sustained from there. Effects in published data hold up at the two-year mark and beyond.
Cost and next step
£2,995 per injection
That covers the Arthrosamid hydrogel itself, the ultrasound-guided procedure with Professor Lee, and your local follow-up appointment.
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Free 15-minute discovery call
Talk through your hip with our team and get a clear next step — no pressure, no obligation.
Alternative injection
ChondroFiller for hip cartilage
A collagen-based injection that supports cartilage repair, also delivered locally.
Surgical option
SPAIRE hip replacement
For end-stage hip arthritis. Muscle-sparing surgery in London, recovery local to Lincolnshire.