Private knee replacement Reading

Spire Dunedin Hospital is a well-established private hospital and we take pride in delivering a high standard of orthopaedic (bone and muscle) care to our patients in Reading and the surrounding Berkshire areas.

Our knee replacement service is provided by expert health professionals, including surgeons, physiotherapists and nurses. They’ll tailor a treatment and care plan to meet your needs and help you get back to everyday activities, pain free.

Choose Spire Dunedin Hospital if you live in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, or Wiltshire, including Reading and Newbury.

To book a knee replacement, complete the enquiry form or call 0118 958 7676.

At Spire Dunedin Hospital, 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.

Some of our consultants use 3D models of your knee, created using computer-assisted technology to help guide them during your operation.

Getting here

Spire Dunedin Hospital is located close to Reading town centre on the A4 Bath Road. We’re a short walk from Reading West train station and a 10 minute drive from Reading’s main station, which has direct lines to and from London. Free on-site parking is also available for all patients and visitors.

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:

• 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, restaurant, or, if the weather is good, our garden, 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.

Visit our knee replacement page for more information.

During your operation

A knee replacement surgery should take no more than a couple of hours. Your consultant will make incisions and replace damaged parts of your knee joint, then close your incisions.

You’ll start your recovery back in your private room where you'll be cared for by our nurses for three days.

After surgery, you’ll begin recovery in one of our 32 large, comfortable private rooms. Your room will include homely features, like:

• En-suite bathroom
• Guest seating
• TV
• Window

Our nursing team will provide pain relief to help manage any of the normal discomforts you might feel after your knee replacement.

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 Dunedin Hospital, we provide some of the latest surgical techniques for patients in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, and Wiltshire, including Reading, Newbury, and other local areas.

Choose your private knee replacement consultant 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.