Private knee replacement Edinburgh

Spire Edinburgh Hospitals share a team of dedicated consultants. They’ll tailor a treatment and care plan to meet your needs and help you get the most from your operation.

We offer fast access to any tests you may need, so you can receive treatment without waiting.

To book a consultation, complete the enquiry form or call 0131 334 0363.

Choose Spire Edinburgh Hospitals Murrayfield and Shawfair Park if you live in Edinburgh or a nearby area like Lothian or Fife.

At Spire Edinburgh Hospitals, we have vast 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 3D models of your knee which are created using computer-assisted technology. These help guide your consultant when fitting your new knee.

We also use MAKO Robotic Arm Assisted Surgery for partial knee replacement. The robotic arm enables a high degree of accuracy and precision when placing implants

Getting here

Spire Murrayfield Hospital is around 20 minutes’ drive from Edinburgh Airport or 10 minutes from Edinburgh Haymarket train station. Spire Shawfair Park Hospital is located to the south-east of Edinburgh city centre. Both Edinburgh hospitals are easy to access by public transport, with free on-site parking available for you and your visitors.

Your consultations

Your initial consultation will take place in one of our consultation rooms. During your consultation, your consultant will:

• Ask about your medical history
• Assess whether you need an X-ray, and/or an MRI or CT scan so your consultant can examine your knee in more detail
• Discuss 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 consultant will explain the next steps.

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 while you have your operation.

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

Anaesthetic options

On the day of treatment, you’ll probably have a general anaesthetic, which means you’ll be completely asleep, but your consultant may recommend an epidural (spinal anaesthetic), making you numb from the waist down.

Visit our knee replacement page for more information about the procedure.

During your operation

Knee replacement surgery should take around two hours. Your surgeon will make incisions, replace damaged parts of your knee with an artificial joint (called a prosthesis), then close your incisions. You’ll start your recovery at Spire Edinburgh Hospitals for two to three days.

After surgery, you’ll begin recovery in one of our private bedrooms. Your room will include homely features to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

Our nursing team will provide medications to help manage discomfort, and your physiotherapist will give you an exercise plan to boost your recovery. 

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 Edinburgh Hospitals, we serve all of Edinburgh, as well as nearby Lothian and Fife.

Choose your private knee replacement consultant to arrange your first appointment in one of our modern facilities.

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