Private knee replacement Tunbridge Wells

At Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital, we take pride in providing the highest standard of private care for patients in Kent, Greater London, and East Sussex.

Our knee replacement service is delivered by dedicated healthcare professionals who’ll tailor a treatment plan to suit you. You can also expect to receive your private treatment without waiting.

To book a consultation, complete the enquiry form or call 01892 740 047.

Choose Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital if you live in Kent, Greater London, or East Sussex, including towns like Tonbridge and Crowborough.

At Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital, we have wide experience of performing knee replacement surgery in our high-quality facilities, including two operating theatres with laminar flow. These theatres regulate air flow to reduce the risk of infection.

Some of our consultants use 3D models of your knee, created using computer-assisted technology to help guide them during your operation.

Getting here

Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital is located in Kent. We’re four miles southeast of historic Penshurst Place and six miles from the centre of Tunbridge Wells. The nearest train station is a few minutes’ away, making the hospital easy to access by rail. Free on-site parking is available for you and your visitors.

Your consultations

Your initial consultation will take place in one of our 11 accessible private rooms, so don’t worry if you have difficulty walking. During your consultations, we'll:

• Ask about your medical history
• Say whether you need an X-ray, and/or an MRI or CT scan so your consultant can examine your knee in more detail
• Tell you about the different types of artificial knee joints – also called a prosthesis – as well as surgical methods
• Explain about the different anaesthetic options, and help you choose the best one for you
• Give you a chance to ask any questions you have about your surgery

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 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 while you have your operation.

Your consultant and surgical team will prepare you for your operation.

Anaesthetic options

You’ll probably have a spinal anaesthetic, where you’re numb from the waist down. Your anaesthetist can give you sedatives to help you relax during the operation.

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, and you'll stay at Spire Tunbridge wells for between one and three days.

After your operation, you can start recovery in one of our 29 comfortable rooms. Our private rooms include:

• En-suite
• Nurse call system
• Telephone
• TV
• WiFi

Our team will help ensure you’re comfortable while you recover and will provide medication to help with any pain you might feel after your surgery. 

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 Tunbridge Wells Hospital, we provide orthopaedic (bone and muscle) care to patients in Kent, Greater London, and East Sussex, including local areas like Tonbridge and Crowborough.

Get in touch to choose your private knee replacement consultant and arrange your first appointment.

To learn more about our knee replacement treatment, including surgery details, visit our knee replacement page.