Private knee replacement London and Essex

Spire London East Hospital is a well-established private hospital delivering comprehensive orthopaedic (bone and muscle) care to our patients in east and central London and Essex. Our knee replacement service is provided by expert surgeons, physiotherapists and nurses. They’ll tailor a treatment and care plan to meet your needs and help you to get the most from your operation.

 To book a consultation, complete the enquiry form or call 020 8551 1100. 

 Choose Spire London East Hospital if you live in Greater London or Essex, including Woodford, Ilford, and Epping.

At Spire London East Hospital, we use trusted and clinically proven techniques for knee replacement surgery in our clean, modern facilities. We have three laminar flow operating theatres, which regulate air flow to minimise the risk of infection. If your consultant thinks it’s right for you, they may offer:

• Minimally invasive knee replacement – intended to improve recovery time and reduce scarring
• ConforMis Personalised prosthetic joints, which are custom-made for your knee for the best possible fit – your consultant will discuss the different prosthesis options with you
• 3D models of your knee created using computer-assisted technology help guide your surgeon during your operation

Getting here

We're located just a couple of miles from the M11 and only 20 minutes on the Central line tube to the city of London via Redbridge station. London City Airport is a 20 minute drive away, while Stansted can be reached in 30 minutes. We have free on-site parking available for you and your visitors.

Your consultations

Before your treatment, you’ll meet your consultant in one of our 22 consultation rooms. All our rooms are accessible, so there’s no need to worry if walking is difficult for you. They’ll ask about your health, symptoms and answer any questions you may have.

If you haven’t been diagnosed yet, they may recommend our diagnostic tests and scans to help them assess your knee in more detail. Both your initial consultation and tests at this stage are charged separately to the cost of any treatment needed.

If you decide to go ahead with treatment, your consultant will advise you about:

• What your personalised treatment and care plan will involve
• Different types of prosthetic joints available
• Anaesthetic options
• Potential risks and complications
• Things you can do to help your recovery

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

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 main knee replacement page for more information about the procedure.

During your operation

Your surgeon will make an incision and begin fitting your artificial knee joint. Knee replacement is a common operation, and normally takes a couple of hours to complete.

After your operation, you’ll start your recovery in one of our 42 private rooms. Your room will include:

• Armchair
• En-suite
• Table
• TV
• Wardrobe
• Window
• WiFi

Our nurses will be around while you recover and your physiotherapist will help get you walking again as soon as you feel ready.

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 London East Hospital, we serve east and central London and Essex, including Harlow, Ilford, Epping, Stratford, Canary Wharf and Woodford.

Choose your private knee replacement consultant and take the first step towards a more mobile life by arranging an appointment today.

You can learn more about our knee replacement treatment, including step-by-step surgery details, on our main knee replacement page.