HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY ABROAD: FRANCE
Surgery Sooner for Canadians – All Inclusive Treatment Package with Premium Aftercare in France
If you are facing long wait times in Canada for hip replacement surgery, France offers a convenient, efficient, and fully supported alternative. Elite Surgery Abroad provides Canadian patients with rapid access to expert orthopaedic surgeons, advanced implants, and a comprehensive recovery program, all within a structured, all-inclusive package.
Our service is designed specifically for Canadian patients who want clarity, safety, and maximize the highest positive outcomes without unnecessary delays.
Why Surgery in France is a Top Choice
More and more patients are choosing to travel abroad for hip replacement surgery, attracted by lower costs and quicker access to care. While other European countries are often promoted as affordable options, France stands out as one of the best destinations when it comes to combining high medical standards, patient safety, wellbeing and overall experience.
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Key Benefits With Elite Surgery Abroad
Pricing
Our all-inclusive “package” is designed to make your surgery and recovery smooth, safe, and stress-free. We manage every step so you can fully focus on healing and your recovery.
Included in Your Package
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- All transportation to medical appointments
- Pre-surgery assessment (X-rays, blood tests, surgeon consultation, anaesthesia evaluation)
- Surgical procedure
- Minimum 3-day hospital stay
- 10-day stay at a private recovery residence
- Daily physiotherapy
- Daily nurse visits
- Aftercare medication
- Discharge consultation
- 6 months of post-surgery follow-up support
- Travel companion included
No hidden extras. No uncertainty. Just a clear, structured pathway from arrival to recovery.
Included in Your Package
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- All transportation to medical appointments
- Pre-surgery assessment (X-rays, blood tests, surgeon consultation, anaesthesia evaluation)
- Surgical procedure
- Minimum 3-day hospital stay
- 10-day stay at a private recovery residence
- Daily physiotherapy
- Daily nurse visits
- Aftercare medication
- Discharge consultation
- 6 months of post-surgery follow-up support
- Travel companion included
No hidden extras. No uncertainty. Just a clear, structured pathway from arrival to recovery.
Additional Costs
- Extra day at the residence: $200 CAD per day
- Additional physiotherapy session: $130 CAD per session
- BMI above 38: additional fee may apply
- Patients taking blood thinners: mandatory heart specialist consultation – $500 CAD
- 6 month aftercare: $1200 CAD
Welcome To Elite Surgery Abroad
What is hip replacement surgery?
Hip replacement, also known as hip arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure in which a damaged or worn-out hip joint is replaced with an artificial implant. It is commonly performed to relieve chronic hip pain and improve mobility in individuals suffering from conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, hip fractures, or avascular necrosis.
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Why Hip Replacement Is Done
Hip replacement surgery is recommended when:
- Pain affects your daily life (walking, bending, or sleeping)
- Non-surgical treatments like medications or physical therapy are no longer effective
- X-rays show significant joint damage or bone deterioration
Types of Hip Replacement
- Total Hip Replacement (THR) – both the ball and socket of the joint are replaced
- Hip Resurfacing – the ball is reshaped and capped instead of fully replaced
Benefits of Hip Replacement
- Relief from chronic pain
- Improved mobility and range of motion
- Enhanced quality of life
- Long-lasting results (implants can last 15–25 years)
- Better sleep and ability to perform daily tasks
Many patients return to light activities and even low-impact sports within months after recovery.
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Risks of Hip Replacement
- Infection at the incision site or around the implant
- Blood clots in the leg veins or lungs
- Dislocation of the artificial joint
- Difference in leg length after surgery (can often be corrected)
Most complications are rare. In the event of this happen, patients are insured.
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Why Canadians Should Consider Hip Replacement Surgery in France
For many Canadian patients, the idea of traveling abroad for surgery might seem unnecessary until they experience the realities of Canada’s healthcare system. Long wait times, limited access to specialized care, and delays in surgery scheduling can significantly impact quality of life. That’s why France is becoming an increasingly popular destination for Canadians seeking fast, safe, and high-quality hip replacement surgery.
Challenges in the Canadian Healthcare System
- Extensive Wait Times: In Canada, average wait times for hip replacement surgery can exceed 6–12 months or even longer in some provinces.
- Limited Access to Private Options: Private surgery is restricted or unavailable in most of Canada, leaving patients with few alternatives.
- Delayed Recovery: The longer you wait for surgery, the more mobility declines — and recovery can take longer once you finally receive treatment.
Due to long waiting times and high costs in Canada, many patients experiencing hip pain are seeking affordable hip replacement surgery overseas. France has emerged as a top choice for those looking for an effective, safe, and budget-friendly solution to hip replacement surgery abroad.
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Our all-inclusive hip replacement package in France offers exceptional value. We provide comprehensive coverage for your entire stay at a leading private hospital in Amiens, located in Northern France. The package includes not only the hip replacement surgery itself but also a range of services to ensure your comfort and recovery.
This all-inclusive package covers:
- Hip replacement surgery at a renowned private hospital in Amiens, France.
- Hospital stays in a private room with world-class medical care.
- Daily physiotherapy sessions to help with recovery.
- Accommodation at a comfortable residence close to the hospital.
- Daily nurse visits to monitor progress and provide care.
- All Meals during your stay to ensure proper nutrition.
- Your travel companion
Type of Implant Joint:
Dual Mobility Hip for Enhanced Stability, Wide Range of Motion, and Sports Activities (Virtually Zero Risk of Dislocation)
At Elite, we offer the option of a dual mobility hip implant, an advanced type of implant designed to provide enhanced stability and a wider range of motion compared to traditional hip joints. This innovative system features two components: a larger ball within a smaller ball, creating a “dual mobility” effect. This design helps improve joint movement while significantly reducing the risk of dislocation.
Originally developed to enhance hip function, especially for patients at a higher risk of joint instability—such as older adults or those with more active lifestyles—the dual mobility hip offers superior stability and mobility. As a result, it has become a popular choice for many individuals undergoing hip replacement surgery.
Typically, a dual mobility hip implant lasts between 15 to 20 years, similar to traditional hip replacements. However, due to its added stability, this type of implant may have a longer lifespan for certain patients, particularly those who are more active or at a higher risk of dislocation with standard implants.
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The importance of Physiotherapy
Our Comprehensive Physiotherapy Package for Optimal Recovery
To ensure every patient receives the highest quality of care and the best possible outcomes, our package includes a minimum of 12 sessions of physiotherapy designed to optimize recovery and give patients the best chance of regaining their mobility.
What We Offer:
Tailored physiotherapy sessions carefully designed to meet the unique needs of each patient, helping them recover more effectively and efficiently. With each session, the focus is on improving strength, flexibility, and mobility to ensure long-term health and wellness.
We understand the importance of comfort during recovery, so all physiotherapy sessions take place in our on site, fully equipped gymnasium designed for optimal physiotherapy, ensuring a safe and controlled environment for every session.
Our team of skilled physiotherapists, Benoit and Jose, are dedicated to providing the highest standard of care. With years of experience and a deep commitment to patient well-being, they work together to provide personalized rehabilitation programs that adapt to each patient’s progress.
The physiotherapy sessions are scheduled on a daily basis, ensuring consistent progress and rapid recovery. This regularity helps patients stay on track with their goals and maximizes the benefits of each session.
Patient Testimonials
Read reviews about our services, learn about our patients, and explore their success stories.
View All“Thinking about the Elite Surgery Abroad experience, I can honestly say it exceeded our expectations. My hip replacement is a dual mobility hip – very difficult to dislocate and feels and moves like a natural hip. I am confident that this will not be my only joint replacement using Elite Surgery Abroad.”
Helen Court
Hip Replacement Surgery
“I would highly recommend Elite Surgery Abroad – I think their professionalism is outstanding, the surgeons are outstanding, and everybody who has looked at my scar on my knee, or has looked at the way I walk now – they are astounded by how good it is. I really can’t recommend them highly enough.”
Pam Sharp
Hip Replacement Surgery
“I found Elite Surgery Abroad, and began to look at them on the web. It seemed clear to me that the overall package that Elite Surgery Abroad offered, was potentially infinitely better than anything else I’d encountered.”
Dr Simon Murray
Hip Replacement Surgery
“Best in the world!
I first got in touch with ESA on 7th May ’25. 3rd June I was in Amiens for assessment and 6th June I had a total hip replacement.
The care and attention that I received from a whole host of wonderful unforgettable people here in France and Scotland must make the ESA setup unique and in my albeit biased view the best in the world.
Fast forward in Amiens to 19th June and a consultation with the surgeon shows all is good and I now look forward to getting out and about again with my new hip!
Thank you ESA and your brilliant people on the ground that met me at the airport and took me to my appointments in France for 17 days. Days that have changed my life. Thank you to your associate Clinique Victor PAUCHET with the Residence NAUVAGE. Thank you the surgeon and team. Thank you the nurses that changed the dressing and looked after me. Thank you the Physio team. Thank you the Residence restaurant Chef and team for the breakfast lunch and supper every day.
Thank you to Adriana my lovely wife X.”
“Elite Surgery Abroad gave me my life back.
Six months ago, I had a total knee replacement with them, and the results have been incredible. After months of being stuck on an NHS waiting list, unable to walk my dog and watching my world shrink, I finally found hope.
We discovered Elite Surgery Abroad through a Facebook advert. At first, it seemed too good to be true, but after thorough research and reassuring Zoom calls with the team and surgeon, we knew it was the right choice. Not only was it £6,000 cheaper than our local private hospital, but it also included far better aftercare and physiotherapy.
Today, I’m walking 5–6 miles a day in the New Forest with my husband and our dog — something I never thought I’d do again. The team were professional, supportive, and genuinely life-changing. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone considering surgery.”
“My surgery for right hip replacement on 1st April went well. The aftercare was excellent and now three months on I have regained my mobility. I have even managed to ride pillion on my husbands motorbike. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone in need of hip or knee surgery.”
“I can’t recommend Elite Surgery Abroad enough. Just a short flight (which is particularly helpful on the return home), a slick process from start to finish and wonderful care. The icing on the cake has been the GP support once home which other providers don’t offer. A big thank you to everyone involved in my care but in particular to Dr Rouanet, Susan the guide who I would have been lost without, Carol and Emilie the nurses, Benoit and Jose the brilliant physios, all the drivers but especially Raoul for always being there to look after the process from start to finish and to solve any issues quickly and efficiently. I would highly recommend this service to anyone considering it. It is personalised and caring and you feel like you are being well looked after both before during and after your surgery.”
“My experience of ESA: I have to say that this has been an excellent experience from start to finish. I had the advantage of knowing someone who had already been, who was also very praising of the whole package and everyone involved. He set my expectations well and those expectations have been fully met and at times, exceeded. The preparation and operation was totally professional and looks (x-ray) first class! The aftercare in hospital equally professional and the same in the accommodation – the daily nurse visits and daily physio were great and got me moving well in a very short time. For me it was one of my best decisions and I am now excited about what is going to be possible in just a few months, when my sporting life seemed all but over, just a few weeks ago.”
“I had my knee replacement on the 4th July 2025
The experience from start to finish , has been fantastic! I came on my own as well, but the people I met at the residence have been amazing!
From the 1st meeting with Raoul, to the end result has been second to none! From the driver who met me at the airport, to Susan who met me at the hospital, to the surgeon, the nurses, the staff at the residence, the physiotherapists and everyone else involved, I can’t thank you enough!
Nothing was ever too much trouble!
I’m coming back for knee number 2 within the next year!
Thankyou all again ❤️”
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Your Rehabilitation At Elite Surgery Abroad
Your orthopaedic surgery package includes a minimum of 14 days daily physiotherapy beginning immediately after your surgery. At our Novage Residency, a fully equipped gymnasium is available for your daily physiotherapy. There’s no need to worry or travel elsewhere, as everything is conveniently provided in one place for your complete comfort and peace of mind. You will be personally cared for by our physiotherapist and their team with daily sessions tailored to your individual needs.
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Consultation
Reach out and tell us what you need
Travel & Pickup
We advise on travel arangments, organise your accommodation, and surgery date.
Surgeries
You arrive, have your surgery, and begin recovery
6 Month Aftercare & Rehabilitation
Aftercare with a UK based GP.
Rehabilitation
Your Rehabilitation At Elite Surgery Abroad, your orthopaedic surgery package includes a minimum of 14 days daily physiotherapy beginning immediately after your surgery. At our Novage Residency, there is a fully equipped gymnasium for your daily physiotherapy. There’s no need to worry or travel elsewhere, as everything is conveniently provided in one place for your complete comfort and peace of mind. You will be personally cared for by our physiotherapists and their team with daily sessions tailored to your individual needs.
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