At Spire South Bank our consultants use trusted knee replacement techniques to provide treatment in Wakefield. Our private knee replacement surgery can help to relieve pain and improve your mobility, so you can enjoy a more comfortable life.
Your expert orthopaedic (bone and muscle) consultant will replace damaged parts of your knee with with an artificial joint (called a prosthesis), to relieve pain and improve your mobility, so you can enjoy a more comfortable life.
Sometimes also called
Typical hospital stay
2–3 days
Procedure duration
1–2 hours
Type of anaesthetic
General, spinal or epidural
Available to self-pay?
Yes
Covered by health insurance?
Yes
At Spire South Bank, we provide comprehensive private orthopaedic care to our patients across Worcester, Great Malvern and Evesham.
Our private orthopaedic care is provided by dedicated surgeons, nurses, and physiotherapists. Your healthcare team will create a personalised care plan that suits you, so you can get the most from your knee replacement surgery.
Choose Spire South Bank Hospital if you live in Worcester, Great Malvern and Evesham.
To book a consultation, complete the enquiry form or call 01905 350003.
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 | Fees |
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Initial consultation | from £120 |
Treatment | £12,294 |
Aftercare | Included |
Guide price | £12,414 |
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£277 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £11,044 |
Deposit | £1,250 |
Loan period | 48 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £13,296 |
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 South Bank 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 South Bank, we have wide experience of performing knee replacement surgery in our high-quality facilities. We have two laminar flow operating theatres which regulate air flow to minimise the risk of infection.
Our consultants at Spire South Bank use trusted and clinically proven techniques for knee replacement. Your consultant will explain the procedure in more detail during your consultations.
Getting here
Spire South Bank is easy to get to from the city of Worcester and from junction 7 of the M5, which is just two miles away. Worcester Shrub Hill and Worcester Foregate Street train stations are also just two miles away. Free on-site parking is available for you and your visitors.
Your consultations
Your initial appointment will take place in one of our 12 consultation 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.
On the day of your operation, our ward staff will show you to your own private room.
If you’ve come with a friend or family member, they’re welcome to wait in our Coffee Lounge while you have your operation.
Anaesthetic options
When it’s time for your knee replacement, you’ll meet your surgery team and anaesthetist, who’ll administer the type of anaesthetic you’ve agreed on with your consultant. It’ll be a general anaesthetic or an epidural (spinal anaesthetic) where you’ll be numb from the waist down.
You can visit our main knee replacement page for more information about the procedure.
During your operation
During the operation, your surgeon will make one or more incisions and remove damaged or worn parts of your knee joint. They’ll then insert your new prosthetic joint. The operation should take around two hours. You’ll probably stay with us for two to three days after your operation, until we feel you’re ready to go home and continue your recovery there.
After surgery, you can start recovery in one of our 15 private rooms. Our rooms have the comforts you’d expect in your own home, including:
Our team will provide pain relief and ensure you have what you need while you’re recovering in hospital. Although everybody’s different and you should always follow your consultant’s advice, here’s a typical recovery timeline for knee replacement surgery:
Day 1
2 years
Stand using a walking aid
Leave hospital
Walk with a walking aid
May be able to drive
Walk without crutches
No more pain and swelling
Full recovery
Stand using a walking aid
Leave hospital
Walk with a walking aid
May be able to drive
Walk without crutches
No more pain and swelling
Full recovery
At Spire South Bank Hospital, we serve the Worcester, Great Malvern and Evesham areas.
Get in touch to choose your private knee replacement consultant and arrange your first appointment in our modern facility today.
To learn more about our knee replacement treatment, including surgery details, visit our 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.
Spire South Bank is convenient for both the city of Worcester and junction 7 of the M5 which is just two miles away.
139 Bath Road
Worcester
WR5 3YB
Main Switchboard: 01905 350003
Self-pay treatment enquiries: 01905 362252
Spire South Bank 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.
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https://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/arthritis-information/surgery/knee-replacement.aspx
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg177/chapter/1-Recommendations#diagnosis-2
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/qs87/chapter/List-of-quality-statements
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https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/qs87/chapter/List-of-quality-statements