Knee Replacement
Total and partial knee replacement for advanced arthritis and joint damage, by the surgeon who consults you.
What brings people in
- Knee pain that stops you climbing stairs
- Pain that wakes you at night
- A knee that has stopped bending properly
- Swelling and stiffness that painkillers no longer touch
- A bow-leg or knock-knee that keeps worsening
What is done here
- Total knee replacement
- Partial (unicompartmental) knee replacement
- Revision knee replacement for a worn or loose implant
- Physiotherapy and rehabilitation after surgery
What the visit is like
You will be examined standing and walking, your X-rays reviewed with you on screen, and the options — including the ones that are not surgery — explained in the order they would be tried. Surgery is discussed only when it is the reasonable next step.
Questions about this treatment
How long does a replaced knee last?
Implants are built to last many years, but no implant lasts forever. When one eventually loosens or wears, it can be revised. Your surgeon will tell you honestly what to expect from your age, weight and activity level rather than promise a number.
Will I be in pain after the operation?
There is pain after surgery and it is managed. You will be started on your feet quickly, usually the same day or the next morning, because early movement is what protects the joint.
Is there an alternative to knee replacement?
Often, yes. Weight management, physiotherapy, injections, keyhole surgery or medication may all come first, and for some people they are enough. You will not be moved toward surgery without those having been considered.
How long will I stay in hospital?
Most patients go home within a few days, depending on how the knee settles and what support you have at home. The plan is made with you before you come in, not on the day.
Have another question? Call the clinic — there is no online booking.