Keyhole surgery allows your doctor to check and treat knee problems.
At Spire Gatwick Park Hospital, we use many of the latest techniques and innovations for investigating and treating knee pain and injuries. This includes anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears and other ligament injuries, cartilage damage, meniscal (meniscus) tear and osteoarthritis.
Knee arthroscopy is a type of keyhole surgery, which uses an arthroscope (a thin, flexible, telescopic instrument) to investigate or treat knee problems.
Sometimes also called
Typical hospital stay
Same-day discharge or 1 night
Procedure duration
30 minutes to 2 hours
Type of anaesthetic
General, spinal or local
Available to self-pay?
Yes
Covered by health insurance?
Yes
At Spire Gatwick Park Hospital, we have many dedicated orthopaedic surgeons who specialise in diagnosing and treating conditions related to bones and muscles.
We offer access to tests, scans and treatment without the wait and our nurses and physiotherapists provide expert aftercare to help your recovery.
It's a common procedure 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 arthroscopy surgery | |||
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Initial consultation | We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote. | ||
Treatment price | £3,955 | ||
Aftercare | Included | ||
From price | From £3,955 | ||
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£206 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £3,455 |
Deposit | £500 |
Loan period | 18 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £3,708 |
Knee arthroscopy surgery (multiple operations) | |||
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Initial consultation | We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote. | ||
Treatment price | £4,178 | ||
Aftercare | Included | ||
From price | From £4,178 | ||
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£220 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £3,678 |
Deposit | £500 |
Loan period | 18 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £3,960 |
The price shown is the ‘from price’ (ie the minimum cost of the procedure). Please note that for some procedures the actual price you are quoted may vary significantly and can increase depending on your choice of Consultant (who is an independent practitioner and not an employee of Spire). The fees charged by Consultants and Anaesthetists are set independently and are outside the control of Spire. The price may also vary depending on the type of anaesthetic, implant or drug used, and your medical history.
Spire Gatwick Park Hospital can provide you with a single, fixed price for your procedure 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 Gatwick Park Hospital, we have wide experience of performing knee arthroscopy in our high-quality facilities. The procedures offered to you will depend on your symptoms or condition. Some of our consultants perform:
We also have two laminar flow operating theatres which regulate air flow to minimise the risk of infection.
Getting here
We're just a few miles from Gatwick Airport, the M25 and M23 motorways, central London and Victoria station are a 30 minute train ride away. We have free parking on-site for you and your visitors.
Your consultations
All your consultations will take place in one of our 12 accessible private rooms, so don’t worry if you have difficulty walking.
During your consultations, we'll:
Once you and your consultant have agreed to go ahead with your knee arthroscopy, your consultant and your physiotherapist will explain your personal recovery plan.
On the day of your knee arthroscopy, you’ll meet your orthopaedic consultant again and your anaesthetist. If you’ve come with a friend or family member, they’re welcome to wait in our lounge while you have your operation.
Your anaesthetist or consultant will give you one of the following:
Once ready, your consultant will make tiny incisions and pass a small telescopic instrument into your knee. This is called an arthroscope and has a camera so your consultant can see inside your knee to do any of the following:
Exactly what happens during your procedure will depend on your symptoms or condition. Your consultant will let you know if they recommend further treatment following an investigative knee arthroscopy.
After your operation, you may go home on the same day or the following day, depending on the time of your surgery and whether you had any treatment. Your consultant may also explain to you what’s been found and whether they recommend further treatment.
Although there’s less pain after an arthroscopy than with traditional surgery, you’re likely to feel discomfort once the anaesthetic wears off. How long this lasts will depend on:
But don’t worry, you’ll be given painkillers to help you manage over the following days. Your physiotherapist will also give you an exercise plan to help you get active again, plus a guide to how long your recovery will take.
Although everybody’s different and you should always follow your consultant’s advice, here’s a typical recovery timeline for knee arthroscopy:
Leave hospital
Return to work, depending on your job
May be able to drive
Return to heavy work and sports
Leave hospital
Return to work, depending on your job
May be able to drive
Return to heavy work and sports
Knee pain: Tuesday 21 May 2024, 6.45pm - 8pm
Join Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mr Majid Chowdhry who will be hosting a free patient information evening on knee pain, giving expert advice on the treatment options available at Spire Gatwick Park Hospital.
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.
We're just a few miles from Gatwick Airport, the M25 and M23 motorways. Central London and Victoria station are only a 30 minute train ride away.
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https://www.bmj.com/content/357/bmj.j1982
https://www.spirehealthcare.com/treatments/bones-and-joints/knee-arthroscopy-surgery/
https://www.healthline.com/health/knee-arthroscopy
https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/treatment/knee-arthroscopy/
https://www.bupa.co.uk/health-information/knee-clinic/treatment-and-care/knee-arthroscopy