At Spire Methley Hospital, we use knee arthroscopy to investigate and treat 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 Methley Park, we provide high-quality aftercare that’s personalised to you for as long as you need it. We also offer fast diagnosis and treatment without the wait in our clean, modern facilities.
If you need treatment, we can offer you a choice of expert orthopaedic surgeons who are committed to providing high-quality treatments and care that's personalised to you.
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 | Fees |
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Initial consultation | from £160 |
Treatment | £3,995 |
Aftercare | Included |
Guide price | £4,155 |
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£209 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £3,495 |
Deposit | £500 |
Loan period | 18 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £3,762 |
Knee arthroscopy surgery (multiple operations) | Fees |
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Initial consultation | from £160 |
Treatment | £4,240 |
Aftercare | Included |
Guide price | £4,400 |
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£223 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £3,740 |
Deposit | £500 |
Loan period | 18 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £4,014 |
The guide price displayed shows what most patients who pay for their own treatment should expect to pay for treatment. The price may vary depending on Consultant, type of anaesthetic, implant or drug used, and may also vary due to your medical history.
Spire Methley Park Hospital can provide you with a single, fixed price 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 Methley Park, we have wide experience of performing knee arthroscopy in our facilities, which includes two operating theatres with laminar flow. These theatres regulate air flow to reduce the risk of infection.
The procedures offered to you will depend on your symptoms or condition. Some of our consultants perform microfracture – where they make small holes in your bones to stimulate cartilage growth.
Getting here
We're on Methley Lane (the A639) - approximately 1.5 miles from junction 30 of the M62. The hospital is well served by rail stations with Castleford station three miles away, Wakefield seven miles away and Leeds station 10 miles away. We have free on-site parking for you and your visitors.
Your consultations
All your consultations will take place in one of our 10 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 recovery plan.
On the day
Prior to coming in for surgery, you'll be required to attend the hospital for a pre-operative assessment. This will involve undergoing various pre-procedure checks, including blood pressure and heart rate. Before your procedure, you’ll meet your orthopaedic surgeon again and your anaesthetist. Depending on what you’ve agreed upon with your consultant, you’ll either have:
If you’ve come with a friend or family member, they’re welcome to wait in your private room while you have your operation.
Your procedure
It’s common to experience some pain or discomfort, but rest assured that we have a dedicated healthcare team who’ll be able to provide pain relief medication and ensure you’re as comfortable as possible. You shouldn't feel as much pain after an arthroscopy than with traditional surgery, and how long this lasts depends on:
After your surgery, your consultant will discuss how your investigation/treatment went, and any future procedures you may benefit from. Typically, you’ll be able to go home later the same day or the day after your knee arthroscopy.
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
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 on Methley Lane (the A639) - approximately 1.5 miles from junction 30 of the M62.
The hospital is well served by rail stations with Castleford station three miles away, Wakefield seven miles away and Leeds station 10 miles away.
Methley Lane,
Methley,
Leeds,
LS26 9HG
Main Switchboard: 01977 518518
Self-pay treatment enquiries: 01977 664245
Spire Methley Park Hospital is only able to provide Covid-19 tests to patients undergoing surgery at our hospital. Covid-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service.