Private knee replacement Brentwood

Spire Hartswood Hospital is a well-established provider of private orthopaedic (bone and muscle) treatments in Essex and the South East.

Our experienced team of surgeons can tailor a treatment and care plan to meet your needs. Our dedicated nurses and physiotherapists will provide expert aftercare to help you get the most from your knee replacement operation.

To book a consultation, complete the enquiry form or call 01277 232525.

Choose Spire Hartswood Hospital if you live in Essex or Greater London, including Brentwood, Basildon and Romford.

At Spire Hartswood Hospital, we have a wide range of experience performing knee replacement surgery in our high-quality facilities. We also offer some of the latest surgical techniques, which may be beneficial to some patients. These include:

• Computer-assisted technology to create a 3D model of your knee joint before surgery
• Personalised prosthetic joints, which are uniquely manufactured for your knee for the best possible fit
• Laminar-flow operating theatres, which use state-of-the-art technology to keep the air clean, minimising infection risk

Getting here

Spire Hartswood Hospital is based in peaceful grounds in Brentwood, Essex and is very easy to reach from the A12, A13, and M11. We’re just 25 miles from London Stanstead Airport, and 20 miles from Central London. Free on-site parking is available for patients and visitors.

Your consultations

Your initial consultation will take place in an accessible private room, so don’t worry if walking is painful before your knee replacement. 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.

When you come in for your operation, you’ll be with us for two to five days. You’ll stay in one of our large, bright, private en-suite rooms which has a locked space for your things and entertainment to keep you occupied as you start your recovery.

Here’s what will happen on the day of your knee replacement operation:

• You’ll meet your consultant and anaesthetist
• Your anaesthetist will administer the type of anaesthetic that you’ve agreed with your consultant – either a general, where you’re asleep, or a spinal or epidural, where you won’t feel anything below the waist
• Once it’s taken effect, your surgeon will make an incision in your knee, move your kneecap to one side and begin fitting your artificial knee

Visit our main knee replacement page for more information.

After surgery, you’ll begin recovery in your private room. There are 36 private rooms at Spire Hartswood Hospital, all with:

• En-suite bathroom
• TV
• Visitor chairs
• WiFi access

Our nursing team will provide pain relief and ensure you’re comfortable. They’ll be around throughout your stay to ensure you have everything you need.

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 Hartswood Hospital, we serve Essex and Greater London, including Brentwood, Romford, Basildon and other local areas.

Choose your Essex-based consultant and arrange your first appointment in our modern and accessible facility.

You can learn more about our knee replacement treatment, including step-by-step surgery details, on our main knee replacement page.