MyKnee personalised knee replacement at Spire Cheshire Hospital

MyKnee replacement combines personalised technology to produce a new knee replacement system tailored for each patient starting from an image of their own knee. A scan is used to produce bespoke instruments to implant the knee replacement so the knee can be placed with great accuracy. MyKnee fits the shape of the arthritic knee accurately, allowing precise preparation of the bone for implanting the prosthesis.

MyKnee is a new medical product which can improve the quality of your life in two ways; the individualised design allows the patient fast rehabilitation and helps the knee function more like a normal knee. The personalised fit also allows ligaments to be preserved and balanced. The surgery for the new knee can be less invasive than traditional surgery as there is no intramedullary canal violation and there may be a reduction in the risk of embolism. Less traumatic surgery can also reduce post-operative pain and bruising.

The combination of tailor-made instruments with less invasive surgery means patients can usually to walk within a few hours of surgery and go home early to complete their recovery.

MyKnee technology potentially makes the intervention of total knee replacement more bespoke and less traumatic. It is demonstrated that an accurate positioning of the prosthesis leads to an increased survival of the implant.

Our patients are at the heart of what we do and we want you to be in control of your care. To us, that means you can choose the consultant you want to see, and when you want. They'll be with you every step of the way.

All of our consultants are of the highest calibre and benefit from working in our modern, well-equipped hospitals.

Our consultants have high standards to meet, often holding specialist NHS posts and delivering expertise in complex sub-specialty surgeries. Many of our consultants have international reputations for their research in their specialised field.

Our team of highly regarded orthopaedic consultants, expert nursing staff, physiotherapists and consultant radiologists with an onsite imaging department, offer treatment for a wide range of orthopaedic conditions. Whatever care or treatment you need, Spire Cheshire Hospital has the expertise and the facilities to help you on the road to recovery without delay.

You will have a formal consultation with a healthcare professional. During this time you will be able to explain your medical history, symptoms and raise any concerns that you might have.

We will also discuss with you whether any further diagnostic tests, such as scans or blood tests, are needed. Any additional costs will be discussed before further tests are carried out.

We've tried to make your experience with us as easy and relaxed as possible.

For more information on visiting hours, our food, what to pack if you're staying with us, parking and all those other important practicalities, please visit our patient information pages.

Our dedicated team will also give you tailored advice to follow in the run up to your visit.

MyKnee is a patient-specific cutting block that reproduces a 3D preoperative knee. CT and MRI images of the patients knee, based on the patients knee allows the surgeon to carry out a knee replacement in a brand new, patient focused way. The 3D model is sent digitally to the MyKnee laboratory where to personalised knee instruments are made. The surgeon is able to make changes to / and accept the surgical planning for each patient before manufacturing takes place.

Specific made cutting blocks are the matched to the patients individual anatomy reproducing the 3D pre-operative planning. Once the knee guide tools are manufactured, they are sent to the patients hospital within three weeks for surgery to take place. 

We are committed to delivering excellent individual care and customer service across our network of hospitals, clinics and specialist care centres around the UK. Our dedicated and highly trained team aim to achieve consistently excellent results. For us it's more than just treating patients, it's about looking after people.

When every movement is slow and painful, it’s good to know that expert private care for bone and joint problems and injuries isn’t far away. In fact, high quality medical care and technical expertise is available right on your doorstep, from the Cheshire Orthopaedic Centre at Spire Cheshire Hospital.

We provide a fast and flexible service offering you daytime and evening appointments for consultations, diagnostic tests and treatment. This means you can usually be seen within a few days of your enquiry, at a convenient time for you.

We pride ourselves on offering our orthopaedic patients the utmost level of pre and post-operative care in a clinical environment renowned for its high standard of nursing care and very low infection rates.

Important to note

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.