Total Knee Replacement (TKR)

After the operation, you will feel some pain and discomfort, which will be helped by medication.

You will be offered pain relief every few hours which may include a combination of regular pain relief such as paracetamol as well as stronger opioid-based painkillers.

It is a good idea to take these regularly in the first 48-72 hours. After this, you may be able to reduce the dose or frequency of some of these medicines.

You may have the following:

• A bulky bandage on your knee
• Small drainage tubes coming from your wound • A drip to replace lost fluids
• An oxygen mask

All will be removed as soon as possible after surgery.

Unless you have been told otherwise by a doctor or a physiotherapist, you can move as you feel comfortable after your total knee replacement. Prolonged convalescence increases the risk of blood clots and increases the risk of catching infections. Your goal will be to return to normal activities as soon as possible and the best place to do this is in the comfort of your own home. Please remember that you are not unwell: you will recover quicker from surgery by following our advice.

Every patient is unique and prices will be based on your consultant and your specifics needs.

A total knee replacement costs from £15,100.

A robotic assisted total knee replacement costs from £16,100.

For more information contact our Private Care team.

We have contracts with the majority of insurers to cover the costs of your treatment. Before you attend either an outpatient appointment or being admitted to RNOH Private Care you must get authorisation from your insurer.

You will need to check with them your policy limits or restrictions and whether RNOH Private Care is in their chosen network of hospitals. Please ensure you have all the relevant details regarding your insurance, including your membership or policy number, when having any contact with our team.

Please be aware that you will be responsible for costs not covered by your insurance policy, such as any medication or equipment you are given to go home with. Our team will discuss these with you.

More information for Payment Options is available here.

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust trading as Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Private Care is an Appointed Representative of Chrysalis Finance Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is a credit broker, not a lender. The provider of a payment scheme which is not offered through or by Chrysalis Finance Limited may not be so authorised and regulated.

Patients must provide an original signed letter from their sponsor which clearly outlines their acceptance of responsibility for payment of the patient’s account.  This must be received and agreed by RNOH Private Care prior to the appointment or admission date.

RNOH Private Care has excellent relationships with embassies. If you are a government sponsored patient your embassy will need to issue a letter of guarantee to cover the cost of your treatment. We must receive this letter before your appointment date to enable treatment to go ahead.

Information about our Terms and Conditions is available here.