At Spire Alexandra Hospital, our consultants use trusted and clinically proven techniques for knee replacement, helping to relieve pain and increase your mobility.
For a knee replacement, your consultant will replace worn or damaged parts of your knee with an artificial joint (called a prosthesis) to relieve pain and increase range of movement.
Sometimes also called
Typical hospital stay
2–5 days
Procedure duration
1–2 hours
Type of anaesthetic
General, spinal or epidural
Available to self-pay?
Yes
Covered by health insurance?
Yes
At Spire Alexandra, we offer a comprehensive knee replacement service to patients in Medway and the surrounding areas of Kent and the South East. Our private hospital has two extensively equipped operating theatres, backed up by an extended recovery unit with 24 hour support.
Our dedicated team of surgeons, nurses and physiotherapists will deliver a treatment and aftercare plan that’s personal to you to help you get the most from your operation.
A knee replacement operation is available from £10,345.
It’s a common operation to have done privately, and our inclusive prices and access to payment plans make it easy and more affordable, even if you don’t have medical insurance.
You can trust Spire Alexandra Hospital to provide you with a single, fixed price (1) so there are no surprises. And, through our carefully chosen partner (2) you can even be considered for interest free finance.
(1) Important: Please read Spire Healthcare's terms and conditions for full details of what’s included and excluded in your fixed price* when paying for yourself. (2) Zebra Finance Ltd trading as Zebra Health Finance , Lincoln House, Stephensons Way, Wyvern Business Park, Derby, DE21 6LY.
At Spire Alexandra, we have wide experience of performing knee replacement surgery in our high-quality facilities, including two operating theatres with laminar flow. These theatres regulate air flow to reduce the risk of infection.
If your consultant thinks it’s right for you, they may perform a minimally invasive knee replacement. This usually means a faster recovery time and less scarring, while still achieving the same outcomes.
We’re also proud to offer ConforMis custom implants which are manufactured using your exact knee measurements for a better fit and alignment after surgery. Your consultant will explain the different prostheses available to you in your consultations.
Getting here
You'll find us approximately eight miles from Maidstone and five miles from Chatham. The nearest railway station is Chatham, a 10 minute taxi journey away. We have free parking available for you and your visitors.
Your consultations
For your appointments, you’ll meet your consultant in one of our 13 consultation rooms. All of our rooms are accessible, making things easier if you find walking difficult prior to knee replacement.
Our dedicated orthopaedic consultants specialise in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal (bone and muscle) conditions. Here’s what will happen before your treatment:
Your consultations give you an opportunity to ask questions and discuss your expectations, needs and desires. Your consultant will then be able to outline a treatment and care plan that’s tailored to you.
On the day of your operation, our ward staff will show you to your own private room.
If you’ve come with a friend or family member, they’re welcome to wait in our lounge or restaurant while you have your operation.
Once you’re ready, you’ll prepare for your operation and be given your anaesthetic. You’ll have either:
During the operation, your surgeon will make one or more incisions and remove damaged or worn parts of your knee joint. They’ll then insert your new prosthetic joint. The operation should take around two hours. You’ll probably stay with us for two to five days after your operation, until we feel you’re ready to go home and continue your recovery there.
After knee surgery, you can begin your recovery in one of our 25 private rooms. All our rooms have:
Our nursing team will give you pain relief to help you deal with any pain from the surgery. Everyone experiences pain differently and they’ll make sure you’re comfortable and have everything you need.
Although everybody’s different and you should always follow your consultant’s advice, here’s a typical recovery timeline for knee replacement surgery:
Day 1
2 Years
Stand using a walking aid
Leave hospital
Walk with a walking aid
May be able to drive
Walk without crutches
No more pain and swelling
Full recovery
The treatment described on this page may be adapted to meet your individual needs, so it's important to follow your healthcare professional's advice and raise any questions that you may have with them.