An artificial knee joint is used to replace the damaged joint.
At Spire Leicester Hospital, we use many of the latest knee replacement techniques and innovations and personalised aftercare to help you get the most from your knee replacement.
During a knee replacement operation, your consultant will remove damaged parts of your knee and replace them with an artificial joint to relieve pain and stiffness.
Sometimes also called
Typical hospital stay
2–5 days
Procedure duration
1–2 hours
Type of anaesthetic
General, spinal or epidural
Available to self-pay?
Yes
Covered by health insurance?
Yes
Spire Leicester Hospital is a long-established private hospital providing comprehensive private knee replacement treatment and care for our patients across East Midlands and beyond. Our dedicated team of surgeons, nurses and physiotherapists will tailor a knee replacement treatment and expert aftercare plan to meet your needs so you can get the most from your operation.
To book a consultation, complete the enquiry form or call 0116 2720888.
Choose Spire Leicester Hospital if you live in Leicestershire, Derbyshire, or Northamptonshire, including Leicester, Loughborough and Corby.
It’s a common operation 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 replacement | |||
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Initial consultation | We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote. | ||
Treatment price | £15,971 | ||
Aftercare | Included | ||
From price | From £15,971 | ||
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£369 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £14,721 |
Deposit | £1,250 |
Loan period | 48 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £17,712 |
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 Leicester 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 Leicester Hospital, we have extensive experience of performing knee replacement surgery in our high-quality facilities. All of our orthopaedic operations take place in a theatre with a laminar flow system that regulates air flow to reduce the risk of infection. Some of our consultants also offer 3D modelling of your knee, created using computer-assisted technology, to help guide them during your operation.
Getting here
Spire Leicester Hospital is just 7 miles from junction 21 of the M1 and is easily accessible from the A47 and A6. We’re a 15 minute drive from Leicester city centre and train station, and less than an hour’s drive from East Midlands and Birmingham International Airport. Free on-site parking is available.
Your consultations
For your appointments, you'll meet your consultant in one of our 21 ground floor consultation rooms, making things easier if you find walking difficult.
Our dedicated orthopaedic consultants specialise in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal (bone and muscle) conditions. Here’s what will happen before your treatment:
During your consultation you'll have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the treatment your consultant thinks is right for you.
You'll stay in one of our large, private, en-suite rooms which has a locker for your valuables and a TV and radio to keep you occupied as you start your recovery.
Here’s what will happen on the day of your knee replacement operation:
Visit our knee replacement surgery page for more information about the procedure.
After surgery, you’ll begin recovery in your private room. Your room will have:
You’ll also have easy access to the nurse call system and nurses will be able to give you pain relief to help manage any discomfort 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:
Day 1
2 years
Stand using a walking aid
Leave hospital
Walk with a walking aid
May be able to drive
Walk without crutches
No more pain and swelling
Full recovery
Stand using a walking aid
Leave hospital
Walk with a walking aid
May be able to drive
Walk without crutches
No more pain and swelling
Full recovery
At Spire Leicester Hospital, we serve Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Northamptonshire, including Leicester, Loughborough, Corby and other local areas.
Choose your Leicester-based consultant and arrange your first appointment in our modern, accessible facility.
You can learn more about our knee replacement treatment, including step-by-step surgery details, on our main knee replacement page.
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.
As well as being close to the city centre, we're just seven miles from junction 21 of the M1 and easily accessible from the A47 and A6.
We're less than an hour's drive from Nottingham East Midlands and Birmingham International airports.
We're three miles (or a 15 minute cab ride) from Leicester railway station.
Gartree Road
Oadby
Leicester
LE2 2FF
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