Private knee replacement Thames Valley

At Spire Thames Valley Hospital, we take pride in providing a high standard of private orthopaedic (bone and muscle) care for you across Slough, Gerrard's Cross and The Chalfonts.

Our knee replacement surgery is provided by dedicated surgeons and healthcare professionals, who’ll tailor a treatment plan to suit you, so you can get the most from your operation.

To book a consultation, complete the enquiry form or call 01753 662241.

Choose Spire Thames Valley Hospital if you live in Slough, Gerrard's Cross or The Chalfonts

At Spire Thames Valley Hospital, we have high-quality facilities, including two operating theatres with laminar flow which are important for orthopaedic surgery. If your consultant thinks knee replacement surgery is right for you, they may offer:

• Minimally invasive knee replacement – intended to improve recovery time and reduce scarring
• Computer-assisted technology to create a 3D model of your knee joint to assist your surgeon during the operation
• Conformis personalised prosthetic joints, which are custom-made for your knee for the best possible fit – your consultant will discuss the different prosthesis options with you

Spire Thames Valley Hospital is proud to offer Mako-assisted surgery

The latest in robotic technology for hip and knee replacements. Our skilled surgeons use this pioneering system to deliver better results and a more comfortable experience for our patients.

The Mako robot-assisted procedure

Consultant orthopaedic surgeons at Spire Thames Valley Hospital can now use the Mako robotic arm system to assist during total hip replacements, total knee replacements and partial knee replacements. The robotic technology provides a personalised surgical plan for joint replacement surgery.

What is Mako robotic surgery?

The state-of-the-art robotic-arm, Mako, is a precision tool used by our highly qualified team of surgeons helping to improve the accuracy of hip, knee and partial knee replacement surgeries.

Compared to traditional surgery, Mako robot-assisted surgery has been proven to:

• Significantly reduce pain after surgery
• Allow a faster recovery in early knee movement
• Perform joint replacement surgery with 2–3 times the accuracy

Getting here

Spire Thames Valley Hospital is on Wexham Street in Slough, just 10 minutes from the M4 and M40 motorways. Central London is just 30 minutes away by train, and free on-site parking is available for all patients and visitors.

Your consultations

For your appointments, you’ll meet your consultant in one of our 10 consultation rooms. All of our rooms are accessible, making things easier if you find walking difficult prior to knee replacement.

Our dedicated orthopaedic consultants specialise in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal (bone and muscle) conditions. Here’s what will happen before your treatment:

• If you haven’t been diagnosed yet, your consultant will use our advanced scanning, imaging and diagnostic technologies to look at your knee and help them understand the cause of your pain or mobility problems
• Once you’ve been diagnosed or if you have a referral, your consultant will then discuss treatment options with you
• Before recommending a knee replacement, they may suggest hydrocortisone joint injections or knee arthroscopy first

Your consultations give you an opportunity to ask questions and discuss your expectations, needs and desires. Your consultant will then be able to outline a treatment and care plan that’s tailored to you.

When you come in for your operation, you’ll be with us for three to four days. You’ll stay in one of our large, bright, private en-suite rooms which has a locked space for your belongings 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, which has a TV and free hot drinks or water, 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.

After your operation, you can start your recovery process in one of our 38 en-suite private rooms. You’ll have all the comforts and conveniences you’d expect to find in your own home while you recover with us, including:

• Armchair
• Bedside table
• TV
• WiFi
• Window

You might feel some discomfort after your knee replacement. Our nursing team will provide medication and ensure you have everything you need to recover well.

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 Thames Valley Hospital, we provide orthopaedic care to patients in Slough, Gerrard's Cross and The Chalfonts.

Get in touch to choose your private knee replacement consultant and arrange your first appointment.

To learn more about our knee replacement treatment, including surgery details, visit our knee replacement page.