Private knee replacement Cardiff

Spire Cardiff is a Centre of Excellence for orthopaedics, which means our highly-skilled teams meet high standards to provide the care you can trust.

We offer fast access to diagnostic tests and scans, so you won’t have to wait long to find out if treatment is right for you. We expect it to take three to four weeks from your first appointment to your surgery.

To book a knee replacement, complete the enquiry form or call 02920 735 515.

Choose Spire Cardiff Hospital if you live in South Wales, including Cardiff, Newport, Bridgend, or somewhere else nearby.

At Spire Cardiff, we have a wide range of experience 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.

We also offer some of the latest surgical techniques, which may be beneficial to some patients. This includes Signature Personalised Patient Care – 3D MRI scans and custom made alignment guides help your surgeon align and position your new knee joint

We’re 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

Spire Cardiff Hospital is in Pentwyn, just 15 minutes drive from Cardiff Central train station. We’re a short distance from the M4 and are well signposted from the junction, with free parking available. Public transport options are also available.

Your consultations

Your initial consultation will take place in one of our 21 accessible consulting rooms, so don’t worry if you have difficulty walking. During your consultations, we'll:

• Ask about your medical history
• Say whether you need an X-ray, and/or an MRI or CT scan so your consultant can examine your knee in more detail
• Tell you about the different types of artificial knee joints – also called a prosthesis – as well as surgical methods
• Explain about the different anaesthetic options, and help you choose the best one for you
• Give you a chance to ask any questions you have about your surgery

Once you and your consultant have decided to go ahead with knee surgery, your physiotherapist will explain your recovery plan.

On the day of your procedure, our ward staff will show you to your room and get you settled in. 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.

Your consultant and surgical team will prepare you for your operation.

Anaesthetic options

You'll usually have a general anaesthetic, where you’re unconscious, however, sometimes it’s preferable or necessary to have an epidural (spinal anaesthetic), where you’re numb from the waist down.

Visit our knee replacement surgery page for more information.

During your operation

Your consultant will make the necessary incisions and begin to remove worn or damaged areas of your knee joint. They’ll then fit your new knee and close your incisions.

The operation should take no more than a couple of hours. You’ll start your recovery at Spire Cardiff, staying with us for three days.

After your surgery, you’ll begin your recovery in one of our 66 comfortable private rooms. Your room will have:

• Armchair
• En-suite
• TV
• WiFi access
• Window

Our nursing team will ensure you’re as comfortable as possible while you recover, with pain relief to help manage discomfort and anything else 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:

At Spire Cardiff, we provide some of the latest surgical techniques for patients in South Wales, including Newport, Bridgend, Blackwood, Herefordshire and other nearby locations.

Choose your Cardiff-based consultant today to arrange your first appointment in our clean, modern facility.

You can learn more about the knee replacement procedure on our main knee replacement page.