An artificial knee joint is used to replace the damaged joint.
At Spire Cheshire Hospital, we use many of the latest knee replacement techniques and innovations and expert aftercare to help you get the most from your knee replacement.
A knee replacement is a common operation to remove worn or damaged parts of your knee joint and replace them with an artificial joint, making movement easy and free from pain again.
Sometimes also called
Typical hospital stay
2–3 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 Cheshire Hospital, we provide a high-quality orthopaedic (bone and muscle) service for our patients and are extremely proud to be rated as Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for our private hospital care. Our dedicated team of surgeons, nurses and physiotherapists will deliver a treatment and aftercare plan that’s personal to your needs to help you get the most from your knee replacement operation.
We offer fast access to diagnostic tests and scans, so you don’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 initial appointment to having your knee replacement surgery.
Complete the enquiry form to book your first consultation at Spire Cheshire Hospital or call 01925 265 000.
We serve all areas of Cheshire, including Warrington and Northwich.
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.
Knee replacement | Fees |
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Initial consultation | We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote. |
Treatment price | £13,990 |
Aftercare | Included |
Guide price | From £13,990 |
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£320 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £12,740 |
Deposit | £1,250 |
Loan period | 48 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £15,360 |
Guide prices show what most patients who pay for their own treatment should expect to pay for treatment. The price may vary depending on Consultant, type of anaesthetic, implant or drug used, and may also vary due to your medical history.
Spire Cheshire Hospital can provide you with a single, fixed price so there are no surprises. 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. Finance options are available through our partner Omni Capital Retail Finance Ltd, 10 Norwich Street, London, EC4A 1BD.
At Spire Cheshire Hospital, we have wide experience of performing knee replacement surgery in our high-quality facilities. We also offer some of the latest surgical techniques, which may be beneficial to some patients. 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.
Your consultant may also use computer-assisted technology to create a 3D model of your knee joint to assist them during your operation.
We have clean, modern facilities, including two laminar-flow operating theatres with laminar flow. These theatres regulate air flow to reduce the risk of infection.
Getting here
Spire Cheshire Hospital is located just off junction 10 of the M56 on the A49 to Warrington. Public transport options are available, while free on-site parking makes the hospital easy to get to by car.
Your consultations
Your initial consultation will take place in one of our 15 accessible private rooms, so don’t worry if you have difficulty walking. During your consultations, we'll:
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 reception area while you have your operation.
Your consultant and surgical team will prepare you for your operation.
Anaesthetic options
You’ll probably have a general anaesthetic, so you’ll be completely asleep. However, sometimes it’s preferable or necessary to have an epidural (spinal) anaesthetic, where you’re numb from the waist down. If so, your anaesthetist can give you sedatives to help you relax during the operation.
During your operation
After you are given your anaesthetic you’ll be taken into theatre, where your surgeon will remove and replace damaged parts of your knee. They’ll then insert your new prosthetic joint. The operation should take around two hours.
You’ll start your recovery at Spire Cheshire Hospital and your length of stay will be two to three days.
Head to our main knee replacement page to find out more.
After knee surgery, you can begin your recovery in one of our 39 private rooms. All our rooms have:
Our nursing team will give you pain relief, and ensure you have everything you need to help you deal with any pain from the surgery.
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
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
At Spire Chesire Hospital, we offer private knee replacement surgery for those who live in Cheshire, including Warrington and Northwich.
Choose your Chesire-based knee replacement consultant from our expert team and begin your knee replacement journey today.
You can learn more about the knee replacement procedure on our main knee replacement page.
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.
Spire Cheshire Hospital is located just off junction 10 of the M56 on the A49 to Warrington. Warrington town centre is approximately four miles away and Manchester and Liverpool are approximately 30 minutes away.
We're served by both Warrington and Chester stations with taxis available at both stations.
If you're flying in for treatment, both Manchester and Liverpool airports are only about half an hour away.
Fir Tree Close
Stretton
Warrington
Cheshire
WA4 4LU
Main Switchboard: 01925 265 000
Self-pay treatment enquiries: 01925 215 029
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Cheshire Hospital.
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