Private knee replacement Cheshire

At Spire Cheshire Hospital, we provide a high-quality orthopaedic (bone and muscle) service for our patients and are extremely proud to be rated as Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for our private hospital care. Our dedicated team of surgeons, nurses and physiotherapists will deliver a treatment and aftercare plan that’s personal to your needs to help you get the most from your knee replacement operation.

We offer fast access to diagnostic tests and scans, so you don’t have to wait long to find out if treatment is right for you. We expect it to take three to four weeks from your initial appointment to having your knee replacement surgery.

Complete the enquiry form to book your first consultation at Spire Cheshire Hospital or call 01925 265 000.

We serve all areas of Cheshire, including Warrington and Northwich.

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

We also offer some of the latest surgical techniques, which may be beneficial to some patients. These include:

• Minimally invasive knee replacement – intended to improve recovery time and reduce scarring
• 3D modelling of your knee, created using computer-assisted technology, to help guide your surgeon during the operation
• ROSA robotic knee system – a robotic surgical assistant which enables a high degree of accuracy and precision when placing implants

Getting here

Spire Cheshire Hospital is located just off junction 10 of the M56 on the A49 to Warrington. Public transport options are available, while free on-site parking makes the hospital easy to get to by car.

Your consultations

Your initial consultation will take place in one of our 15 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 in our reception area 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.

During your operation

After you are given your anaesthetic you’ll be taken into theatre, where your surgeon will remove and replace damaged parts of your knee. They’ll then insert your new prosthetic joint. The operation should take around two hours.

You’ll start your recovery at Spire Cheshire Hospital and your length of stay will be two to three days.

Head to our main knee replacement page to find out more.

After knee surgery, you can begin your recovery in one of our 39 private rooms. All our rooms have:

• Adjustable table
• Armchair
• Internet access
• Locker and wardrobe
• Reading lights
• TV

Our nursing team will give you pain relief, and ensure you have everything you need to help you deal with any pain from the 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 Chesire Hospital, we offer private knee replacement surgery for those who live in Cheshire, including Warrington and Northwich.

Choose your Chesire-based knee replacement consultant from our expert team and begin your knee replacement journey today. 

You can learn more about the knee replacement procedure on our main knee replacement page.