Specialist treatment for the hip and the knee.

From first assessment and injections to joint replacement and complex revision surgery — explained clearly, in plain English.

Hip conditions assessed

  • Hip pain
  • Hip osteoarthritis
  • Avascular necrosis
  • Hip dysplasia
  • Hip injuries
  • Painful or failed hip replacement
  • Complex hip pathologies
  • Joint degeneration
  • Sports injuries

Primary hip replacement

Replaces a worn or damaged hip joint with a modern implant to relieve pain and restore movement. Minimally invasive techniques are used where appropriate.

Same-day hip replacement

For carefully selected patients at Medway Maritime Hospital: surgery and discharge on the same day, with nursing and therapy support at home. How it works

Hip revision surgery

Replacing or refining an earlier hip replacement that has worn, loosened or failed — from straightforward to highly complex revisions.

Second opinion: painful hip replacement

A thorough review when a hip replacement is painful or doesn’t feel right, to find the cause and the best next step.

Joint preservation & hip dysplasia

Procedures that aim to protect your own hip joint in earlier-stage disease, including hip dysplasia, and joint reconstruction when needed.

Avascular necrosis & core decompression

Assessment of avascular necrosis (loss of blood supply to the femoral head), including hip core decompression in suitable cases.

Hip injections

Targeted hip joint injections to ease pain from arthritis and other joint problems.

Hip arthroscopy

Keyhole surgery to diagnose and treat selected hip problems.

Every patient is different. This page is a general guide. The right treatment depends on your symptoms, scans, health and goals — Mr Bawale will talk you through all your options, including non-surgical ones, at your consultation.

The VELYS robotic-assisted surgery system, showing its on-screen surgical plan
Robotic-assisted surgery at The London Independent Hospital
VELYS™ is a trademark of DePuy Synthes.

Advanced options

Robotic-assisted surgery, planned around you.

Mr Bawale performs robotic-assisted surgery at The London Independent Hospital, using technology that helps plan and position your implant with precision.

  • A surgical plan, tailored to your anatomy, is reviewed and confirmed on screen before the surgeon proceeds
  • On-screen measurements help balance and position the implant precisely
  • Available at The London Independent Hospital, part of Circle Health Group
Non-surgical option

Specialist in Arthrosamid® injections

Arthrosamid® is a single injection of a soft, long-lasting hydrogel into the knee joint, used to ease the pain of knee osteoarthritis. Mr Bawale is a specialist in this treatment and achieves good outcomes for suitable patients — suitability is assessed at consultation.

Ask about Arthrosamid®

Second opinions

Still in pain after a hip replacement?

As Lead Hip Revision Surgeon at Medway Maritime Hospital, Mr Bawale is regularly asked for expert opinions on painful or failed primary hip replacements.

  • Full review of your history, examination and imaging
  • A clear explanation of what is — and isn’t — causing your pain
  • Honest advice on whether surgery is likely to help

Not sure what you need? Just ask.

Send a short enquiry and Mr Bawale’s medical secretary will help arrange the right appointment.

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