Knee surgery in Guildford

Private knee surgery in Guildford 

Dealing with knee pain can be particularly troublesome, especially when there seems to be no respite. Simple, everyday tasks like walking or bending may have become increasingly difficult, and you may be struggling to carry on with your favourite sports or activities. 

If the issues you’ve been experiencing haven’t got better over time and you feel your quality of life has been impacted, you deserve answers as well as a route back to good health. At Mount Alvernia, we offer personalised treatment plans focused on reducing your knee pain and restoring your mobility. 

Whatever the cause, our orthopaedic consultants at Mount Alvernia have the necessary expertise to help relieve your symptoms before they get any worse. 

How much does knee surgery cost at Mount Alvernia Hospital?

The cost of your surgery will depend on your individual circumstances. At the time of your appointment, your consultant will discuss all options with you and ensure all your questions are answered. If you would like a quote based on your symptoms, give us a call directly. Our flexible payment options help you spread the cost of your payment across a period that suits you.  

Treatment for knee pain will often be covered by private health insurance policies. Speak to your insurer directly to find out.  

What causes knee pain? 

Knee pain can be caused by a number of issues, from overexerting yourself during exercise to chronic issues caused by arthritis. You may experience knee pain chronically (long-term) over a period of months, or even years, or it may be short term due to an injury. 

Common causes of knee pain include the following: 

• Sprains, strains, and tears in the knee 
• Tendonitis 
• Cartilage damage 
• Dislocated kneecap 
• Osteoarthritis 
• Bursitis 
• Gout 
• Osgood Schlatter's disease 

You may experience symptoms associated with these conditions, such as: 

• Knee pain 
• Swelling 
• Instability (either from pain or a sensation of your leg ‘giving way’) 
• Clicking/locking sensation of the knee 

Treatment options for knee pain 

More often than not, your treatment plan will be focused on managing your symptoms. Physiotherapy plays a huge role in rehabilitation from knee conditions. At Mount Alvernia, we offer unmatched rehabilitation facilities for those in recovery. As well as guiding you in exercises to do at home, we have our own AlterG® Anti-Gravity treadmill, providing a safe environment to begin strengthening your knee without the risk of re-injury. 

Painkiller injections and oral analgesia are a good option, often in conjunction with physiotherapy while your injury heals. These can be repeated if they are proving effective. 

If any of these stops working or haven’t been successful in relieving your symptoms, a range of surgeries can be considered, depending on your needs. 

Will I need knee surgery? 

Arthritis is one of the more common conditions we see. Due to your body’s natural ageing process, it causes the cartilage around your joints to wear down over time, resulting in pain and swelling. Localised to the knee, this pain can then affect your mobility, and you may find it increasingly difficult to achieve simple tasks like walking up the stairs. 

When arthritis is severe and not responding to other treatment, a knee replacement may be needed. This can be done either as a partial or total knee replacement. A partial knee replacement has the benefit of only removing the arthritic/damaged parts of the knee, leaving all the healthy tissue and bone, which makes recovery quicker. A total knee replacement involves removing the entire joint and replacing with an artificial implant. Mount Alvernia has access to the very latest custom implants, ensuring all procedures are carried out to industry-leading standards. 

Torn ligaments are another frequent condition we encounter. This condition is often a result of a sports injury, especially anything that involves frequent twisting motions such as football or hockey. Depending on their severity, torn ligaments can heal of their own accord, alongside a physiotherapy programme. Our on-site experts can create specifically tailored plans to help boost your recovery and strengthen the knee while it heals. 

If physiotherapy has done little to help your torn knee, a knee arthroscopy or a reconstruction procedure may be recommended as the next option. This is a form of keyhole surgery, used to repair or trim out the cartilage. More serious tears, such as an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, may require reconstruction surgery. This can be performed as a minimally invasive keyhole procedure. 

How long does knee surgery take? 

The length of your procedure will depend on the type of surgery you are recommended. Roughly, surgery on your knee may take between 30 minutes to 3 hours to complete. 

If you are curious about the time it will take for your consultant to complete your specific surgery, make sure to ask any questions you may have about your procedure beforehand. Our experts are more than happy to answer any queries you may have. 

What should I expect from an initial consultation? 

When you first come in to see one of our consultants, they will ask for a detailed medical history and ask about your symptoms. They will want to know: 

• What symptoms have you been having 
• How long have you had these symptoms for 
• Whether they got progressively worse? 
• If you’ve had a recent injury or accident 
• If you are in pain, can you describe it? Is it a stabbing pain or does it spread out around the knee? Is it constant or intermittent? 

During the appointment, your consultant may wish to perform a physical examination. This can involve bending, lifting and moving the knee to assess the health of the joint and pinpoint any particular areas causing issue. This can highlight a large proportion of conditions, but an X-ray will also likely be suggested to confirm a diagnosis. 

In some cases, you may also be recommended for an MRI or ultrasound. These scans help your consultant look at the soft tissues of the knee and assess for things like cartilage tears. If you are recommended to have these tests, these can be carried out by our imaging department. 

With a diagnosis in hand, your consultant can start forming a treatment plan, presenting you with all available options for your recovery. 

Why should I choose Mount Alvernia for my knee surgery? 

By choosing to have your treatment at Mount Alvernia, you’ll be able to take advantage of all these great benefits: 

• Swift access to assessments – If your quality of life has been affected by the amount of pain your knee condition is causing you, you’ll want to be seen by a consultant without any unnecessary delay. By seeing patients rapidly, our consultants can get you started on the right course of treatment as soon as possible. 
• Patient Satisfaction –98% of patients said that the quality of care here at Mount Alvernia Hospital was either ‘very good’ or ‘excellent’. We aim to make your stay with us as comfortable as possible, and these results highlight our continued efforts to ensure this is achieved. 
• Personalised care – We believe in a bespoke approach to treatment, tailoring each experience to our patients’ needs and whatever may be best for you. With excellent physiotherapy resources, including the AlterG® Anti-Gravity treadmill, rehabilitation will be focused specifically on what works for you and your body. 
• A multidisciplinary approach – Our teams at Mount Alvernia work in tandem with each other to provide you with the best possible care from start to finish. Working closely with physiotherapists and other Orthopaedic Consultants, as well as a dedicated team of radiographers, anaesthetists, and nurses, you have support from medical professionals every step of the way during your treatment. 
• Convenient appointments – With appointments available at dedicated clinics from 8am to 8pm five days a week, you are sure to find an appointment slot that suits your needs and availability. 
• Park with ease – We know that parking should be the least of your worries when attending hospital, so our car park has space to accommodate your needs. On particularly busy days, you can also find nearby parking bays and on-street parking if spaces are limited. 

How to book knee surgery in Guildford

If you have been suffering from significant knee pain, why not get in touch with our team today?  

To book a consultation to discuss knee surgery with an orthopaedic surgeon near you, use our online booking system, or give us a call and one of our dedicated advisors will help you find an appointment time that suits you.