An artificial knee joint is used to replace the damaged joint.
At Spire Murrayfield Wirral, our consultants use many of the latest knee replacement innovations and techniques. If you live in The Wirral, choose Spire Murrayfield to help relieve pain and improve your mobility.
During knee replacement surgery, your orthopaedic (bone and muscle) consultant will remove damaged parts of your knee and replace them with an artificial joint (called a prosthesis). This will help you get back to life with improved mobility and range of motion.
Sometimes also called
Typical hospital stay
2–3 days
Procedure duration
1–2 hours
Type of anaesthetic
General, spinal or epidural
Available to self-pay?
Yes
Covered by health insurance?
Yes
At Spire Murrayfield Hospital, Wirral we take pride in providing excellent private care to you in The Wirral and Ellesmere Port.
Our treatment is provided by dedicated surgeons, with aftercare from experienced physiotherapists and nurses. You’ll receive a care plan that meets your needs, so you can get the most out of your knee replacement procedure.
To book a consultation, complete the enquiry form or call 0151 648 7000.
Choose Spire Spire Murrayfield Hospital Wirral if you live in The Wirral or Ellesmere Port areas or nearby.
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 | £180 | ||
Treatment price | £14,446 | ||
Aftercare | Included | ||
From price | From £14,626 | ||
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£331 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £13,196 |
Deposit | £1,250 |
Loan period | 48 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £15,888 |
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 Murrayfield Hospital Wirral 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 Murrayfield Hospital, Wirral we use trusted and clinically proven techniques for knee replacement surgery in our clean, modern facilities. We have two laminar flow operating theatres, which regulate air flow to minimise the risk of infection.
We also offer some of the latest surgical techniques, which may be beneficial to some patients. Some of our consultants use:
Getting here
Spire Murrayfield Hospital, Wirral is in Thingwall on The Wirral. We’re close to the M53 and Birkenhead Hamilton Square train station, which is just 15 minutes’ drive away. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is around 17 miles from the hospital. Free on-site parking is available for you and your visitors.
Your consultations
Before your treatment, you’ll meet your consultant in one of our 13 consultation rooms. All our rooms are accessible, so there’s no need to worry if walking is difficult for you. They’ll ask about your health, symptoms and answer any questions you may have.
If you haven’t been diagnosed yet, they may recommend our diagnostic tests and scans to help them assess your knee in more detail. Both your initial consultation and tests at this stage are charged separately to the cost of any treatment needed.
If you decide to go ahead with treatment, your consultant will advise you about:
When you come in for your operation, you’ll be with us for two to three 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.
If you’ve come with a friend or family member, they’re welcome to wait in our lounge or restaurant while you have your operation.
Anaesthetic options
When you’ve had time to settle into your private room, your anaesthetist will administer a general anaesthetic, where you’re completely asleep, or an epidural (spinal anaesthetic) where you’ll be numb from the waist down. If you’re having an epidural, you can also have sedatives to help you relax.
For more information, visit our knee replacement page.
During your operation
The operation should take a couple of hours. Your consultant will make the necessary incisions and remove parts of your knee joint, then fit your artificial joint (called a prosthesis) and close your incisions.
Precision surgery at Spire Murrayfield Hospital, Wirral offering ROSA® - robot assisted knee surgery.
Watch a short video which explains how the ROSA Knee System helps surgeons personalise your knee replacement surgery based on your unique anatomy.
After your knee surgery, you can start recovery in one of our 27 private rooms. Our comfortable private rooms include:
Everyone experiences pain differently. Our experienced nursing team will be around to help you recover and give you medication if you’re feeling uncomfortable after 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 Murrayfield Hospital, Wirral, we provide knee replacement surgery in The Wirral and Ellesmere Port.
Choose your private knee replacement consultant and arrange your first appointment in our modern facility.
You can learn more about our knee replacement treatment, including 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 M53, you can also reach us by taking the train to Birkenhead Hamilton Square station, which is a 15 minute taxi ride away. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is approximately 17 miles from the hospital.
Opening hours
Monday – Friday: 8am – 8.30pm
Saturday: 8.30am – 1.30pm
Sunday: closed, except for visitors
Holmwood Drive
Thingwall
Wirral
Merseyside
CH61 1AU
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Murrayfield Hospital Wirral.
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