In 2023, the mean waiting time for hip replacement in the UK stood at 115 days. The forecasted data indicates a gradual decrease in waiting time over the next five years. From 2024 to 2025, the mean waiting time is expected to decrease by 0.61%. Between 2025 and 2026, the decrease is anticipated to be 0.53%. This trend continues with a decrease of 0.53% from 2026 to 2027, and from 2027 to 2028, the forecasted reduction in waiting time is expected to be around 0.54%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the forecasted period from 2024 to 2028 indicates an average annual decrease of 0.57% in waiting time.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of healthcare policy changes, technological advancements in medical procedures, and evolving demographic patterns, all of which could influence waiting times for hip replacement surgeries in the UK.
