Keyhole surgery allows your doctor to check and treat knee problems.
At Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital, we offer knee arthroscopy for the investigation and treatment of knee pain and joint injuries, including meniscal (meniscus) tear, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, cartilage damage, ligament repair and osteoarthritis.
A knee arthroscopy is a type of keyhole surgery, which uses a thin, flexible, telescopic instrument called an arthroscope to investigate – and sometimes treat – knee problems.
Sometimes also called
Typical hospital stay
Same-day discharge or 1 night
Procedure duration
30 minutes to 2 hours
Type of anaesthetic
General, spinal or local
Available to self-pay?
Yes
Covered by health insurance?
Yes
At Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital, our team of orthopaedic (bone and muscle) surgeons can offer you a treatment and care plan that's personal to you and your needs. Our dedicated nurses and physiotherapists will provide expert aftercare to help you get the most from your operation.
We offer fast access to diagnostic tests and scans and easy booking with appointment times to suit you. So you don’t have to wait long to find out if treatment is right for you.
It's a common procedure 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 arthroscopy surgery (multiple operations) | |||
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Initial consultation | £155 | ||
Treatment price | £4,334 | ||
Aftercare | Included | ||
From price | From £4,489 | ||
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£229 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £3,834 |
Deposit | £500 |
Loan period | 18 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £4,122 |
The price shown is the ‘from price’ (ie the minimum cost of the procedure). Please note that for some procedures the actual price you are quoted may vary significantly and can increase depending on your choice of Consultant (who is an independent practitioner and not an employee of Spire). The fees charged by Consultants and Anaesthetists are set independently and are outside the control of Spire. The price may also vary depending on the type of anaesthetic, implant or drug used, and your medical history.
Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital can provide you with a single, fixed price for your procedure 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 Hull and East Riding Hospital, we have wide experience of performing knee arthroscopy in our high-quality facilities. The procedures offered to you will depend on your symptoms or condition. Some of our consultants perform microfracture – a technique where they make small holes in your bones to stimulate cartilage growth.
We also have four laminar flow operating theatres which regulate air flow to minimise the risk of infection.
Getting here
Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital is just 15 minutes from Hull city centre, with free parking available. Public transport options are available.
Your consultations
All your consultations will take place in one of our 17 accessible private rooms, so don’t worry if you have difficulty walking.
During your consultations, we'll:
Once you and your consultant have agreed to go ahead with your knee arthroscopy, your consultant will explain your recovery plan.
Here’s what will happen on the day of your knee arthroscopy:
Usually, you can go home on the same day or the following day after a knee arthroscopy. Your consultant will discuss how the investigation or treatment went and whether they recommend further surgery.
You may feel some pain once the anaesthetic wears off, but don’t worry, your healthcare team will give you painkillers to help with this. How long any pain lasts and your recovery time will depend on what your consultant needed to do during your procedure. If you’ve had any treatment, it may take longer than if you just had an investigation.
Although everybody’s different and you should always follow your consultant’s advice, here’s a typical recovery timeline for knee arthroscopy:
Leave hospital
Return to work, depending on your job
May be able to drive
Return to heavy work and sports
Leave hospital
Return to work, depending on your job
May be able to drive
Return to heavy work and sports
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 Hull and East Riding Hospital is just a couple of minutes drive from the Humber Bridge and 15 minutes from Hull city centre.
Lowfield Road
Anlaby
East Yorkshire
HU10 7AZ
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https://www.bmj.com/content/357/bmj.j1982
https://www.spirehealthcare.com/treatments/bones-and-joints/knee-arthroscopy-surgery/
https://www.healthline.com/health/knee-arthroscopy
https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/treatment/knee-arthroscopy/
https://www.bupa.co.uk/health-information/knee-clinic/treatment-and-care/knee-arthroscopy