Knee surgery can help give you back movement that you may have lost, and reduce pain. It will get you back to doing what you love.
We are based in the town, and have our own parking on site. Patients come to us from far and wide to see our expert consultants, some as far as Norfolk.
We have an extensive network of consultants to choose from, as well as an easy online booking system, which enables you to book appointments at your convenience. We're here to help you manage your pain as quickly and effectively as possible.
During your appointment, you may be required to have a scan to assess any damage in your knee. Your consultant will discuss with you any findings, where you can both discuss the options that are right for you.
Should you require surgery, we will do our best to get you in as soon as possible on a date that suits you.
Our knee surgeons at the St Edmunds Hospital are well-versed in dealing with a wealth of knee complaints, which can affect everyone from sportspeople, to those who have suffered trauma, to the avid hobby gardener, walker, golfer or even sailor!
You can book the soonest available appointment here:
Or you can read more about each consultant through reading their profiles here:
If you would prefer to talk to one of our advisors, you can call the telephone number at the top of the page. Private patients will need to select option 1, option 1.
From there, we will try to make a diagnosis by examining the knee and/or sending the patient for further investigations, such as scans. Once we have a diagnosis, we will discuss together the best route forward, which may or may not be surgery.
Unlike hip arthritis, knee arthritis patients will benefit from some weight loss. Losing even a small amount of weight can make a significant difference to the pressure that’s put on the knee joint, which in itself can relive a patient’s pain.
One option for some patients with knee pain is injection pain relief. Under local anesthetic, a radiologist will inject steroids into the affected joint, which can ease swelling and pain and restore mobility in your hip.
A radiologist performs this procedure because they can use Imaging to make sure they put the injection in the right place, where it will be a lot more effective. This is better for the patient; the radiologist can localise it quite specifically.
For some patients, physiotherapy can be used instead of, or to delay the need for, knee replacement surgery.
We use a network of excellent local Physiotherapists; we cover an area of around 30-mile circumference, in the north, east, south, and west. Our patients generally want to be seen locally and we can normally point them in the right direction; we have worked with some of the local physiotherapists for many years.
Physiotherapy will also be needed after knee replacement surgery, and as well as our local network of great Physiotherapists, we also have an in-house team to treat patients staying with us.
For patients with complex medical conditions, where surgery may be higher risk, we can point them in the direction of a pain specialist, or a rheumatologist, for example.
An important role as an orthopaedic surgeon is to signpost people to the right professional, as surgery isn’t always the answer.
The most common knee operations we offer at the St Edmunds Hospital are:
Knee replacement surgery significantly reduces knee pain and improves mobility in your knee. Depending on the extent of damage inside your knee joint, you will be recommended either partial or total knee replacement surgery.
The knee joint comprises three main parts. If only one part of your knee is damaged, your Orthopaedic Surgeon may be able to perform a partial knee replacement. Just the damaged portion is removed, being replaced with an artificial component (also known as a prosthesis).
Total knee replacement is appropriate for people with damage to two or all of the three knee joint elements. During surgery, your Consultant will remove the damaged ends of your femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone) and replace them with a prosthesis. The base of your patella (kneecap) might also be removed and replaced, but this will depend on the condition of your knee.
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery can repair or replace your torn ACL, which is a major ligament in your knee. ACL damage is often caused by an accident when playing sport. It’s a common knee injury among athletes such as footballers. ACL reconstruction helps reduce knee pain and restore function to your knee, allowing you to continue to live an active lifestyle and play the sport you love.
A knee arthroscopy is a form of keyhole surgery. It can diagnose and treat knee problems that cause chronic knee pain. During knee arthroscopy surgery, your Orthopaedic Consultant will insert an arthroscope (a thin tube with a camera attached to the end of it) through a small incision made in your knee. This will allow the Surgeon to examine the inside of your knee and confirm the cause of your pain. If you require treatment arthroscopically, your Orthopaedic Surgeon will make more incisions in your knee to insert surgical instruments and carry out the treatment during the same operation.
This surgery is typically performed as a keyhole surgery (arthroscopy), wherein your Consultant will insert surgical instruments into your knee through small incisions around the joint.
During this procedure, which is sometimes referred to as arthroscopic debridement, your knee joint will be cleaned out and your Consultant will remove any deteriorated cartilage and tissue in your knee. They will also trim the edges of any damaged areas to make them smooth. The aim is to reduce your pain and improve your mobility.
*The prices that are shown above are only an estimate. The final cost of your knee treatment will always be confirmed in writing after your consultation. Further terms and conditions apply.
When you choose to go private with the St Edmunds Hospital, you can expect:
It is also worth mentioning we offer a price match service for any sites offering a more competitive price within 20 miles.
To book your initial consultation with us, call us on the number at the top of the page, or the online booking link HERE
Reception: 01284 701371
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Visiting hours for Inpatients are from 9am to 7pm.
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