Keyhole surgery allows your doctor to check and treat knee problems.
At Spire Regency Hospital, we offer knee arthroscopy for a wide range of knee problems including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears and other ligament injuries, cartilage damage, meniscal (meniscus) tear, osteoarthritis and investigating knee pain.
This is a keyhole procedure which uses an arthroscope - a thin, flexible, telescopic instrument for looking at joints.
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 Regency Hospital, our team of orthopaedic (bone and muscle) surgeons can offer you a treatment and care plan that's personalised 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 diagnosis to treatment time and easy booking with appointment times to suit 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 | |||
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Initial consultation | We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote. | ||
Treatment price | £3,727 | ||
Aftercare | Included | ||
From price | From £3,727 | ||
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£193 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £3,227 |
Deposit | £500 |
Loan period | 18 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £3,474 |
Knee arthroscopy surgery (multiple operations) | |||
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Initial consultation | We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote. | ||
Treatment price | £4,627 | ||
Aftercare | Included | ||
From price | From £4,627 | ||
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£246 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £4,127 |
Deposit | £500 |
Loan period | 18 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £4,428 |
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 Regency Hospital Macclesfield 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 Regency 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 – where they make small holes in your bones to stimulate cartilage growth.
We also have two laminar flow operating theatres which regulate air flow to minimise the risk of infection.
Finding us
We’re located just five minutes away from Macclesfield town centre and Macclesfield station, with free on-site parking available for you and your visitors.
Your consultations
All of our 10 consultation rooms are located on the ground floor, meaning you shouldn’t have any difficulty if your knee problems are affecting your mobility. Your consultations provide you with a space to talk openly about your needs and hopes for your operation. Your consultant will ensure you’re being offered the best treatment for you. If you don’t currently have a diagnosis your consultant will do the following:
Here’s what will happen on the day of your knee arthroscopy:
If you’ve come with a friend or family member, they’re welcome to wait in our restaurant or your room while you have your operation.
After your operation, you may go home on the same day or the following day, depending on the time of your surgery. Your consultant may also explain to you what’s been found and whether they recommend further treatment.
Although there’s less pain after an arthroscopy than with traditional surgery, you’re likely to feel discomfort once the anaesthetic wears off. How long this lasts will depend on:
You’ll be given painkillers to help you manage over the following days. Your physiotherapist will also give you an exercise plan to help you get active again, plus a guide to how long your recovery will take.
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.
Situated off the A537 just outside Macclesfield town centre, we're a first choice hospital for patients in Cheshire, Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Greater Manchester.
West Street
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 8DW
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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