Knee surgery in Bedford

Expert help for your knee problems

If you're struggling with knee pain, you''l know just how much it can affect every aspect of your life.

Whether it’s stopping you from taking part in your favourite sport, limiting the amount you can walk, or keeping you awake at night, long-term knee pain can have a big impact on physical, mental, and emotional health.

At Manor Hospital, our consultant knee surgeons have helped many people with knee problems get out of pain and back to the things they love, booking in with one of our consultants will get you on the path to recovery.

Our Orthopaedic consultants can request a range of diagnostic techniques to complement their expert clinical assessment, to ensure the best options are taken at every stage of your injury process.

You can book in with any of the below consultants who offer consultations and will also perform your surgery should it be required.

Please note, we are an over 18's site, so for Paediatric appointments, please check in with our sister hospital in Milton Keynes, Saxon Clinic.

Adult Orthopaedic surgeons

Appointments can be booked over the telephone, or online via the book online facility.

The diagnostic imaging department is supported by our radiology consultants who provide additional expertise where more specialist diagnostics are needed or where more detailed radiology reporting is required.

Our holistic approach to knee surgery means that our patients are fully supported pre- and post-operation by our musculoskeletal physiotherapy department. The close working relationship ensures that patients are back up on their feet as quickly as possible with most patients staying in hospital as little as one / two nights.

If you are looking to book the soonest available appointment, check out the soonest availability here

Trauma to the knee, while playing a contact sport like rugby or from falling off a bike and onto a hard surface for example, can damage the knee and cause pain.

Ligaments in the knee may be damaged or torn when the knee is twisted violently. This may happen when you make a quick turn while playing a game of football or, more mundanely but equally damaging, from stepping off the pavement at an unusual angle.

Other than obvious trauma to the knee, one of the most common causes of knee pain is arthritis. In its more advanced stages, you may be in terrible pain and hardly able to bend your knee.

Many patients at this stage assume they will need a total knee replacement. However, if the arthritis is at an early or moderate stage, there are other treatment options that may be beneficial without the need for major surgery.

Physiotherapy may be enough to improve your symptoms. Steroid injections can also be of benefit, and these can be administered by your consultant your where appropriate.

At The Manor, we provide a range of treatments for the knee, including:

Total knee replacement – the knee joint is removed and replaced with an implant
Partial knee replacement – damaged parts of the joint are removed and replaced with an artificial implant
ACL reconstruction – keyhole surgery to repair a damaged or torn anterior cruciate ligament
Osteotomy – knee realignment surgery

In addition, biological therapies are a new and innovative addition to knee treatments. These include Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections and Shock-wave therapy (SWT). Your consultant will be able to discuss these more with you if they would potentially be of benefit to you.

When you first meet with your consultant here at The Manor, they’ll take a medical history and talk about your symptoms. They’ll ask you a number of questions to help narrow potential causes down. These may be questions like:

What symptoms have you been experiencing?
When did they first start?
Can you describe your pain? And where exactly in the knee is it?
Have your symptoms become progressively worse?
Is any pain localised to your knee or does it spread up your leg at all?

Your consultants will also perform a comprehensive physical examination of the entire limb, and this will vary depending on the symptoms you present with.

Further diagnostic tests may be needed, and these can all be easily arranged for you here on-site. Our on-site imaging facilities include X-ray, CT and ultrasound. Should an MRI be needed, often when querying ligament damage, this will be arranged for you off-site.

Once the results of any tests are back and a diagnosis has been made, your consultant will talk about the results and discuss any suitable treatment options with you.

For some conditions, your consultant may organise a form of keyhole surgery, known as a knee arthroscopy. This involves making a few small cuts in your knee and passing in a small light and camera attached to a flexible tube (an arthroscope), which transmits a live feed to a screen, giving your surgeon a clear view inside the joint. If any issues are discovered during this procedure, such as cartilage damage or tears to a ligament, they may be able to be addressed at the same time, avoiding the need for further surgery.

People trust us with their knee treatment for a number of reasons. Whether you live in or around Bedford or will be visiting us from further afield, you’ll benefit from:

Fast Assessment – If your quality of life has been affected by your knee pain, you’ll want to be seen by a consultant as soon as possible. We can offer you rapid access to an experienced knee surgeon, meaning you’ll be assessed, diagnosed and starting any treatment needed sooner.
Patient Satisfaction – In an independent survey, 98.7% of the people we treated said they were likely or highly likely to recommend The Manor Hospital to their friends and family. We work hard every day to ensure that anyone who trusts us with their care receives the highest standard of support at all times.
Bespoke approach – Your consultant will tailor treatment to your specific condition and needs so that you can get back to better hip health sooner.
Remote Consultation – Your consultation can be carried out in person on-site here at The Manor. We also offer remote consultations by telephone or online video call if required.
Comprehensive support: After knee surgery, following a well-structured and clinically proven recovery programme will help get you moving. Our on-site physiotherapy team will work with you before and after your surgery to help you regain strength, movement and function safely.
Multidisciplinary team: With experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons, physiotherapists, nurses, occupational therapists and radiologists, you will benefit from the input and support of a wide range of healthcare professionals.
Free Parking – We believe that hospital parking shouldn’t be a hassle. Our 47-space car park is free for patients and visitors to the hospital, so you won’t need to worry about where to park when you visit.

If you have been suffering from significant knee pain, why not get in touch with our reception team today to book a consultation? There are a number of effective treatments available and we can help you access them sooner. Your consultant will thoroughly investigate the cause(s) of your knee pain and talk you through treatment options. If surgery is advised, this will be arranged for you at the earliest opportunity so that you can get back to enjoying life again as soon as possible.

For peace of mind and expert care, please contact The Manor to book your appointment now.