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Knee
You'll have access to non-surgical and surgical treatments including minimally invasive procedures for meniscal repair, ACL reconstruction and total knee replacement surgery.
Your guide to
Knee conditions and treatment
The largest joint in the human body, the knee is where three bones come together – the thigh bone (femur), the shin bone (tibia) and the kneecap (patella). Add to these your knee ligaments and cartilage and it’s easy to understand why you need a specialist to accurately diagnose the result of a knee injury or the cause of knee pain. Whatever your condition, we can offer you treatment options to get you back to everyday activities, and your sport and exercise routines.
Orthopaedic consultants
Meet our knee experts
You’ll find our knee consultants located right across our leading London hospitals: London Bridge Hospital, The Wellington Hospital in north London, The Princess Grace Hospital in central London, and The Lister Hospital in Chelsea. Our children’s orthopaedic consultants are based at The Portland Hospital for Children, also in London, just south of Regent’s Park. And our specialist knee and orthopaedic network extends to just south of Manchester, at The Wilmslow Hospital in Cheshire, and the West Midlands, at The Harborne Hospital.
Common knee conditions
Anterior cruciate ligament injury
A full or partial tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can stop you from doing some of your favourite sports, exercise or hobbies.
Meniscus injury
A torn meniscus, or locked knee, is a common sports or exercise injury caused by forceful twisting. It can result in a swollen and painful knee joint that requires treatment.
Knee arthritis
Knee arthritis is a common form of arthritis that can hold you back. If knee arthritis is causing you discomfort, our leading consultants are here to offer expert advice and industry-leading treatments.
Common knee treatments
Ultrasound-guided injections
An injection of an anti-inflammatory drug, guided by ultrasound. Steroid injections into the joint can be an effective way to treat orthopaedic pain caused by a sports injury.
Knee arthroscopy
A knee arthroscopy, also referred to as knee keyhole surgery, is a minimally invasive procedure used to evaluate and treat conditions like cartilage damage and arthritis.
Knee replacement surgery (total)
Knee replacement surgery is an operation to replace part or the whole of the knee joint, otherwise known as knee arthroplasty. This treatment can help to relieve chronic pain in your knee joint and improve your range of movement.
Orthopaedics at HCA UK
Hana's recovery: Roaring back from a serious knee injury
Hana was a fearsome player on the pitch, but her commitment came at a price.
Decades of knee pain: Judith's story
Retired physiotherapist and keen artist, Judith has had knee pain since she was in her forties. At the age of 81, after years of suffering, she made the decision to explore her options to cure her knee pain.
How knee surgery got one avid skier back on the slopes
As a frequent skier and active young professional in the city, Gaëlle loves running and exercise classes to keep fit, but her love of these activities has come at a price – her knee. A previous skiing accident damaged her meniscus and her ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) and left her in so much pain that she couldn’t ski, so Gaëlle started looking around at treatment options.
Self-funding
Paying for your own treatment
For patients who are self-funding their partial or total knee replacement surgery, we offer fixed price packages. To help with budgeting and give you peace of mind before treatment, your consultant will advise you on whether you qualify for one or more of these options:
- Standard partial knee replacement including prosthesis
- Robotic-assisted partial knee replacement or custom prosthesis
- Standard total knee replacement including prosthesis
- Robotic-assisted total knee replacement or custom prosthesis
Search for a knee specialist
Booking your appointment
To book your HCA UK appointment with one of our knee experts, you can call or book online using our consultant finder. Remember to have your referral letter to hand. If you have private medical insurance, you’ll also need your membership number and authorisation code. We’ll confirm your appointment on the phone or online. If you have any special requests we’ll get back to you, either by phone or email within 24 hours.