An artificial knee joint is used to replace the damaged joint.
At Spire Gatwick Park Hospital, we use trusted and clinically proven techniques 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
1–2 days
Procedure duration
1–2 hours
Type of anaesthetic
General, spinal or epidural
Available to self-pay?
Yes
Covered by health insurance?
Yes
Spire Gatwick Park Hospital is a well-established provider of orthopaedic (bone and muscle) private hospital treatments to patients in Surrey and Sussex.
You can expect experienced consultants who tailor your care to meet your needs. Fast access to tests or scans you need and high-quality facilities mean you can get the most from your knee replacement operation.
To book a consultation, complete the enquiry form or call 01293 785 511.
Choose Spire Gatwick Park Hospital if you live in Surrey, East or West Sussex, or Greater London.
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 | |||
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Initial consultation | We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote. | ||
Treatment price | £16,098 | ||
Aftercare | Included | ||
From price | From £16,098 | ||
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£373 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £14,848 |
Deposit | £1,250 |
Loan period | 48 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £17,904 |
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.
Getting here
Spire Gatwick Park Hospital is in Surrey, just a few miles from Gatwick Airport, and close to the M25 and M23 motorways. We’re easy to access by car, with free on-site parking available for patients and guests. Central London is just a 30 minute train ride away.
Your consultations
Your initial consultation 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 decided to go ahead with knee surgery, your physiotherapist will explain your recovery plan.
Join Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mr George Tselentakis for an evening talk.
Learn moreJoin Consultant Orthopaedic and Upper Limb Surgeon, Mr Murali Bhat for an evening talk.
Learn moreOn 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
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 detailed 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 Gatwick Park Hospital, staying with us for one of two nights. You may even be able to go home the same day after your operation.
After surgery, you’ll begin recovery in one of our 34 private bedrooms. Your room will include:
Our nursing team will give you pain relief and make sure you have everything you need to recover.
Although everybody’s different and you should always follow your consultant’s advice, here’s a typical recovery timeline for knee replacement surgery:
Before surgery
12 weeks
You’ll be shown how to use a walking aid at pre-assessment, joint school or on the ward
Up and walking short distances with walking aid and help from healthcare professional. You may be able to go home.
Use a walking aid and walk short distances
Gradually walking longer distances with walking aids and doing physiotherapy exercises
May be able to walk without walking aids and do more activities and exercises
Able to drive and may be able to return to work
Return to your normal activities of daily living
You’ll be shown how to use a walking aid at pre-assessment, joint school or on the ward
Up and walking short distances with walking aid and help from healthcare professional. You may be able to go home.
Use a walking aid and walk short distances
Gradually walking longer distances with walking aids and doing physiotherapy exercises
May be able to walk without walking aids and do more activities and exercises
Able to drive and may be able to return to work
Return to your normal activities of daily living
At Spire Gatwick Park Hospital, we serve East and West Sussex, Greater London, and Surrey. This includes local areas like Horsham, Crawley, and Redhill.
Choose your Surrey-based consultant today and arrange your first appointment in our modern facility.
You can discover more about our knee replacement treatment, including step-by-step surgery details, 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.
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.
Povey Cross Road
Horley
Surrey
RH6 0BB
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