September 7, 2026
Groin pain: when it is your hip and when it is not
Consultant hip surgeon Mr Oni explains when groin pain comes from the hip joint, when it does not, and the signs that mean it is time to get it checked.
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Mr Tofunmi Oni
SPECIALIST HIP AND KNEE CARE across kent and East sussex, FOCUSED ON HELPING YOU MOVE BETTER
WHO WE ARE
Mr Oni provides first class hip and knee care at the forefront of patient led treatment. He focuses on the options that suit your symptoms, your lifestyle and the outcomes you want, with honest, evidence-based advice at every stage.
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From advanced injection therapies to robotic-assisted joint replacement, Mr Oni offers the full range of modern hip and knee treatments. Every plan is built around your diagnosis and your goals - surgery is never the default. Explore the options below.
Consultant-led care, from first call to full recovery. Every patient is looked after by a small, dedicated team, led personally by Mr Oni and coordinated by his practice manager, Libby. Together they make your care feel seamless, personal, and reassuring at every step.
Consultant Orthopaedic Hip & Knee Surgeon
Mr Oni specialises exclusively in hip and knee conditions. Trained at the University of Warwick and through an advanced hip and knee fellowship in Sydney, he has performed over 1,000 knee procedures and close to 1,000 hip replacements.
He is a consultant at East Kent Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and is regional lead for the revision hip service, leading the MDT at East Kent Hospitals, planning care for complex and failed hip replacements across the region.
He combines high surgical volumes with robotic-assisted precision and a calm, personal approach to every patient.
"I listen carefully, plan precisely, operate meticulously and support fully." - Mr Oni
Practice Manager & Patient Care Lead
Libby is the cornerstone of the practice. Over the past three years she has transformed the way patients are cared for.
Looking after you personally from your very first enquiry, through consultation and surgery, to your recovery afterwards.
With Libby coordinating every step, your appointments, communication, and support are always organised, clear, and reassuring.
"From your first phone call to your final check-up, I'm here to make sure you always feel looked after." - Libby
conditions
Often called wear and tear of the hip, hip arthritis is the most common cause of lasting hip and groin pain in adults over 50. The reassuring part: there's a lot that can be done at every stage, long before, and often instead of, a replacement.
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If your knees protest on the stairs or after a walk, arthritis is the usual culprit and the most common reason people come to see Mr Oni. There's plenty that helps before surgery is ever on the table, from injections to robotic-assisted replacement.
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That sharp pain on the outside of the hip - the kind that flares climbing stairs or lying on that side at night - is often bursitis rather than the joint itself. Once it's correctly diagnosed, it usually settles without surgery.
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The cushioning cartilage in the knee can tear from one awkward twist or simply years of use. Leaving you with pain, clicking, or a knee that catches or locks. Keyhole surgery is often a straightforward fix, when it's the right call for you.
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Nagging pain at the front of the knee that bites when you run, squat or take the stairs - common in active people and stubbornly persistent. The good news: it rarely needs an operation and usually settles with the right guidance.
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A hip replacement is meant to end the pain, so when it doesn't, or the hip feels unstable, it's worrying and exhausting. This is exactly the kind of complex case Mr Oni has expert knowledge of as regional lead for the revision hip service at East Kent Hospitals.
Mr Oni consults and operates at several leading private hospitals across the region - so you can choose the location most convenient for you.
Most patients can book a consultation directly, without a GP referral. If you're using private medical insurance, your insurer may ask for one first.
Not necessarily. Surgery is never the starting point. Mr Oni explores non-surgical options first, such as physiotherapy and injections, and only recommends surgery when it's genuinely the best option for you.
Initial consultations are £250. Ongoing costs depend on your diagnosis and the treatment you need. Mr Oni treats both privately insured and self-funding patients, with clear pricing agreed before anything goes ahead.
Mr Oni is recognised by the major private medical insurers, including Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva, Vitality, WPA, Healix and Cigna, and also treats self-funding patients.
Yes. Mr Oni welcomes patients seeking a second opinion on a diagnosis or proposed treatment, and you can book directly without a GP referral.
Mr Oni offers prompt appointments, typically within two weeks, so you're not left waiting for answers and can start a treatment plan sooner.
Insights into orthopaedics from Mr Oni, Consultant Hip and Knee Surgeon
get in touch
See Mr Oni at The Horder Centre, Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital or The Vale Health Clinic.
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We accept most major UK private medical insurers, and welcome self-funding patients too.
