Orthopaedic surgery

Orthopaedic surgery is a broad speciality covering many different procedures. The cost of your treatment will depend on which type of surgery you are having as well as the hospital and consultant you choose. Many of our individual treatment pages include guide prices, and you can also call our team and request a tailored quote for a specific procedure.

You can access private orthopaedic surgery with us using private medical insurance or by paying for your own treatment.

Often orthopaedic surgery will be covered by your private health insurance, but not always. Speak to your provider directly to see what's covered in your policy.

If you want to pay for your own treatment, you can either pay in full or take advantage of our flexible payment options, which allow you to spread the cost over a period of up to five years.

Our self-pay customers benefit from fixed-price packages, meaning you'll know exactly what you're going to pay before you book your surgery. Your initial consultation and early diagnostic tests won't be included, but the cost of your surgery and hospital fees are, and so is your aftercare programme (including physiotherapy). There are no hidden costs down the line.

To get started, book an initial appointment with one of our many experienced consultants. You can do this directly through our website, or call our dedicated team.

There are many benefits of having private orthopaedic surgery with us, including:

• Fast access to treatment
• Personalised treatment plans tailored to your needs
• Flexible, affordable payment options  
• High-quality care from our experienced consultants across our hospital’s dedicated orthopaedic units

We offer a wide range of orthopaedic procedures. These include:

Knee surgery

This will vary depending on your diagnosis, but if you suffer from knee pain due to arthritis, you might be advised to undergo knee joint replacement surgery. Other types of knee surgery include knee arthroscopy and knee cartilage surgery.

Hip surgery

A hip arthroscopy may be used to examine your hip joint to diagnose or treat the cause of your hip pain. If you have significant pain or damage to your hip joint due to arthritis or a hip fracture, you may need hip replacement surgery.

Spinal surgery

Spinal surgery can treat pain caused by pressure on the nerves in your spine. These nerves might be compressed as a result of a slipped disc (when the spongy tissue between your spine's bones press against your surrounding nerves) or lumbar (lower back) spinal stenosis, which happens when the area around your spinal cord narrows, causing your nerves to become compressed.

Shoulder and elbow surgery

If you are suffering from persistent shoulder pain, a shoulder arthroscopy can investigate the cause of your symptoms. If you have severe arthritis in your shoulder, your consultant might advise having shoulder replacement surgery.  Rotator cuff surgery is a procedure to repair a damaged rotator cuff, alleviating shoulder pain and restoring movement. Elbow replacement surgery replaces a damaged elbow joint and may be performed due to severe arthritis or a complicated fracture.

Hand and wrist surgery

If you have osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in your fingers, the affected small joints can be replaced with an implant or prosthetic. A finger joint fusion can also relieve arthritic pain by removing the damaged ends of your finger joint. Hand surgery can also be used to treat congenital hand deformities and conditions such as Dupuytren's contracture. To investigate and treat wrist pain, your consultant may recommend a keyhole procedure called a wrist arthroscopy.

Foot and ankle surgery

You might be advised to have foot or ankle surgery to treat ankle pain, remove bunions (a bony lump that can form at the base of your big toe), or correct any other deformities or problems with your toes. Types of ankle surgery include ankle arthroscopy, ankle replacement surgery and ankle fusion surgery. Our dedicated network of consultant orthopaedic surgeons work with a multidisciplinary team of specialists across our hospitals to investigate your symptoms, create an individualised treatment plan, and provide consistent support throughout your healthcare journey.

There are several reasons why you might be advised to have orthopaedic surgery. These include:

Osteoarthritis: This occurs when your cartilage (the tissue on the surface of your joints) breaks down. As a result, the bones in your joint rub together causing pain, swelling and stiffness.

Rheumatoid arthritis: This is a form of arthritis caused by your immune system attacking the cells in the lining of your joints. If left untreated, it can cause your joint to lose shape and alignment. It can also result in pain and swelling.

Spinal cord compression (compressed nerves in your spine): If the nerves in your spine are compressed, you might experience pain, weakness or numbness.

Injuries: An injury can occur following a traumatic accident. A sprain, which happens when one or more of your ligaments have been torn or stretched, is a common sports injury. Other injuries include strains (tears in your muscle or tendon), fractures (broken bones), or dislocations (when the bones in a joint move out of their correct position).

When you choose to go private with Circle Health Group, you can expect:

• Flexible appointment times and locations to fit your routine
• The freedom to choose which hospital and consultant best suit your needs
• Personalised, consultant-led treatment plans tailored to your individual needs
• Comfortable and safe private facilities maintained by expert multidisciplinary teams
• Support by the same compassionate clinical team from beginning to end
• Affordable, fixed-price packages with aftercare included
• Flexible payment options to help you spread the cost of your care

If you would like to learn more about orthopaedic surgery, book your appointment online today or call a member of our team directly.

Content reviewed by Circle in-house team in February 2025. Next review due February 2028.