Knee surgery can help give you back movement that's free of pain and stiffness
If you have any type of problem with your knee or knees, you will want to get it managed and treated as soon as possible, so that you can get back to your normal activities and exercises again.
At The London Independent Hospital in Stepney Green, East London, our team of experienced consultant knee specialists provide expert assessment, diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of knee symptoms and conditions.
Whether your knee problem is new or longer-term, we will help you get the most suitable treatment as soon as possible, so that you can be on the road to recovery and back to better knee health again. If knee surgery is required, we can arrange this for you within a very short timeframe.
To start your journey back to health, call or book online today and you could be meeting with a consultant knee specialist in just 48 hours.
Whatever the cause of your condition - whether you have injured your knee while playing sports or you have a longer-term knee condition that now requires some further attention - our leading knee surgeons can help to:
Our team of experienced consultant knee surgeons will ensure you are able to get back to doing the things you want to do again as quickly as possible, in the safest possible way.
Consultant knee surgeon Mr Tarun Taneja explains some of the common symptoms that may make a private consultation at The London Independent Hospital a sensible choice:
"There are certain symptoms that are very common in the knee. The most common one is pain and the second is stiffness, or restriction of movement. Some people have instability in their knee or find that it locks in place.
"If you have any of these symptoms, whether following an obvious injury or not, it is sensible to see an orthopaedic consultant like me for an assessment.
"Similarly, if you have had long-term (chronic) pain in your knee that is not improving or is in fact now beginning to get worse, an appointment would be a sensible decision."
While adults of all ages are seen at The London Independent Hospital, Mr Taneja tends to see a lot of younger adults because of his expertise in treating sports injuries of the knee.
Many people come for help after injuring their knee skiing or playing a sport like rugby or football, where the knee is put under a lot of pressure while making quick, sudden twists and turns.
They will also want to know whether your symptoms are stopping you from doing any of your normal activities or limiting you in any way, as this can help them as they consider different treatment options.
They will usually need to carry out a clinical examination of your knee, looking carefully at how easily and fully you can move it. Knee pain can sometimes be caused by a problem elsewhere — often the back, hip, foot or ankle — so they may also examine these areas too.
This may be all that is needed for them to confirm a diagnosis. However, sometimes additional scans can be helpful - either for confirming a diagnosis or to help plan treatment.
At The London Independent Hospital, our on-site imaging facilities include X-ray, CT, MRI and ultrasound. This means that we can easily arrange these for you if required.
Mr Taneja describes it as having everything you may need on one site:
"When a patient comes and sees me after a knee injury for example. I will examine them and make sure they get any appropriate investigations, which for knee injuries is often an MRI scan.
"While waits for MRI scans are often running into many months elsewhere, at The London Independent Hospital they can be done within just a few days. Our on-site musculoskeletal radiologists have a fast turnaround time for reporting on the scans, which means I can see the patient again within a week, with the results of their scan and a treatment plan mapped out.
"This is such a streamlined process, and the key advantage is that it avoids frustrating delays for patients and means they can get their treatment started at a much earlier time."
Once the results of any investigations are back, your consultant will meet with you again to explain the results and discuss treatment options with you.
If knee surgery is an option, they will tell you more about the operation and the benefits you should expect to see from it.
The goal of any treatment for a knee problem is to reduce pain, restore and improve movement and ensure your joint remains strong and stable.
Although you will see a consultant knee surgeon when you visit us for your private appointment, it is important to know that most people who visit us with a knee problem will not require knee surgery.
Instead, non-operative treatments will be able to relieve and manage their symptoms sufficiently.
Non-operative treatments for knee problems include:
Comprised of cartilage, the menisci are the 'shock absorbers' in your knee, helping to absorb and safely dissipate energy created in the joint every time you move it. If you damage the cartilage, meniscus surgery may be needed to either remove the cartilage or tor repair it.
If your knee has been damaged by osteoarthritis so much that other treatments are no longer effective, a total knee replacement may be advised. During this operation, your consultant will remove the damaged, worn joint surfaces and replace them with new, artificial surfaces.
If only part of your knee is damaged, a partial knee replacement may be a more suitable option than a total knee replacement for you. Because it is a less extensive operation, your recovery may be quicker.
Our natural joints experience wear and tear as we age. So too do artificial joints, including those of a total knee replacement. A modern knee implant will usually last for many years, but if it does become worn it may need to be replaced - known as knee replacement revision. This is a more complex operation because it involves removing the original prosthesis and replacing it with a new one.
Knee arthroscopy is a type of keyhole surgery that allows your consultant to see directly inside your knee joint. It may be used to help confirm a diagnosis or to treat a problem.
Small surgical instruments can be used to carry out repairs or to remove worn or damaged cartilage from the joint. Because arthroscopy only requires tiny incisions in your skin, scarring is kept to an absolute minimum and your recovery will be faster.
While minor damage may not need surgery, more significant damage (or even a complete tear) will often require surgery to repair or reconstruct the ligament. Visit our ligament repair or reconstruction page to find out more.
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are very common, accounting for 40% of all knee injuries in sport.
If your ACL is partially or completely torn, surgery may be needed. This is known as ACL reconstruction. The surgery normally involves taking ligaments from other areas in the leg and using them to reconstruct the torn ACL. While this surgery can be extremely helpful, it often has a long recovery time, and you should expect it to take anywhere from 6–12 months for you to fully recover.
ACL reconstructive surgery needs to be done only once any initial swelling has gone down, so this means you will probably have to wait a few weeks from your injury until it has gone down enough to allow surgery to go ahead. During this time, our physiotherapy team will work with you to help you prepare your knee for the surgery.
A key advantage of having your knee surgery at The London Independent Hospital is that it gives you fast, simple access to a wider healthcare team within the hospital.
Mr Taneja describes it in this way:
"We have a good physiotherapy department at the hospital, and knee surgeons like me work very closely with the physiotherapists to ensure our patients have the best possible outcome from their surgery. It is not just a case of you having knee surgery and then being 100% better - the best results are always obtained with support and help from the wider multidisciplinary team.
"There is a whole team on-site here to look after you at every stage of your treatment and recovery. This includes the theatre staff, the nursing team, physiotherapists, consultants, radiologists, portering staff and more."
Your knee is such a complex, important joint that any damage to it is best assessed and treated by a consultant who specialises in the knee. The consultants like Mr Taneja who work at The London Independent Hospital have treated thousands of people with knee problems and consequently have a lot of experience they can draw upon when considering suitable treatment options.
By seeing an experienced knee surgeon, you will benefit from personal, tailored care and advice. As Mr Taneja observes, "Because I only see people with knee problems, day in and day out, I can give them extremely tailored advice. For example, there may be somebody I think would benefit from surgery while another person with similar symptoms may be better with conservative treatment."
He goes on to say, "Greater experience gives the opportunity to precisely tailor treatment specifically for each person I see. This will depend on several factors, including their expectations, their level of activity and what they hope to achieve. For example, a 20-year-old professional footballer will have very different expectations for knee surgery than somebody who is older and probably more sedentary."
Many people nowadays research their medical concerns and possible treatments online (on pages like this one). While this can be helpful, Mr Taneja points out it can also end up confusing people as they end up with lots of information but don't know what the best treatment choice for them would be.
Your consultant can help bring clarity to the situation - giving you expert knowledge and putting your mind at ease.
•Arthroscopic meniscectomy (W8200) from £4,175.00
•Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL) (W7410) from £7,500
•Total knee replacement (W4210) £10,995
•Unicompartmental knee replacement (W5200) from £13,750
•Knee arthroscopy (W8500) from £3,900
You can also spread the costs of your treatment with Chrysalis Finance. With our flexible finance options, treatments for knee surgery can begin from as little as £190 a month. See our representative examples below:
* Representative Example: Total amount of credit £10,995.00 Total charge for credit £3,746.42 Total amount repayable £14,741.42. Repayable by 60 monthly payments of £245.69. Representative 14.9% APR. Example based upon a Knee replacement costing £10,995.00, repayable over 60 months. Acceptance is subject to status. Terms and conditions apply.
Representative Example: Total amount of Credit £8,495.00. Total charge for credit £2,894.20 Total Amount Repayable £13,889.20. Repayable by 60 monthly payments of £189.82. Representative 14.9% APR. Example based upon a Knee replacement surgery PFC System costing £10,995.00 with a deposit of £2,500.00, repayable over 60 months. Acceptance is subject to status. Terms and conditions apply. Chrysalis Finance working in partnership with Circle Health Group Limited. Loans are arranged by Chrysalis Finance Limited of PO Box 404, Alderley Edge, Cheshire SK9 0EA. Both Circle Health Group Limited and Chrysalis Finance Limited are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Circle Health Group Limited is a broker not a lender.
Knee pain can have a significant impact on your daily life. You can see a consultant who is a specialist in their field, at a time that suits you, even if that's early morning, in the evening, or at the weekend. You can book a consultation easily via the website.
You can choose the consultant who is the best fit for you, whether that's for reasons of culture, gender, religion, language, or just personality. Your consultant will also tailor your treatment plan, using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to ensure an accurate diagnosis and an appropriate treatment for you.
Our experienced on-site physiotherapy team will work closely with you before and after any surgery to help you regain strength, movement and function in the knee at a sensible pace. Your consultant will oversee all aspects of your treatment to ensure you continue to see the best results and symptom relief possible for your condition.
In an independent survey, 96.6% of the patients we treated, said they were likely or extremely likely to recommend The London Independent Hospital to their family and friends.
Our multi-disciplinary approach means you can see your consultant and have diagnostics, surgery/treatment and rehabilitation in one hospital; a clean and familiar environment with friendly faces.
Every member of our staff, from receptionists to nurses and theatre staff, is highly trained in their specific roles. Our team truly care about our patients and pride themselves on being friendly and welcoming. (They even love giving directions if you get a bit lost!)
If you are concerned about any symptoms in your knee like pain, stiffness or limited movement, it is sensible to meet with a knee specialist to get things assessed and investigated. For peace of mind and expert care for your knee condition, why not book your appointment today?
We look forward to welcoming you to The London Independent Hospital soon and helping you get the care you need without delay.
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