Knee care

Knee treatments

ACL reconstruction

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery repairs a major ligament in your knee if it’s damaged or torn, helping to reduce pain and restore stability in your knee.

 

Arthroscopic meniscectomy

Meniscectomy surgery is a minimally invasive operation that treats a torn meniscus. The meniscus is cartilage that protects the knee joint from movement and shock. This surgery is offered when non-surgical treatment hasn’t proved effective. 

Arthroscopic debridement

The process of washing and removing debris from a damaged joint. This is a minimally invasive procedure typically to remove damaged cartilage, typical in cases of arthritis and joint instability such as knee, hip, ankle or wrist.

Autologous cartilage-cell implantation

A surgical treatment to repair damage in the articular cartilage of your knee. Also known as autologous chondrocyte implantation.

Chondroplasty

A surgical procedure used to repair a small area of damaged cartilage in the knee.

Closed reduction for broken bones

Closed reduction surgery and casting of fractures. If you've broken a bone, our orthopaedic surgeons can reset it without cutting into your skin.

Knee arthritis

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Knee arthroscopy surgery

A knee arthroscopy, also known as knee keyhole surgery, is a minimally invasive procedure used to evaluate and treat conditions such as cartilage damage and arthritis. Get in touch and learn how we can help. 

Knee realignment surgery

Knee realignment surgery cuts and repositions your shin bone to relieve pain, by shifting the weight-bearing part of your knee to a different area. Get in touch to talk to one of our consultant knee specialists.

Knee replacement surgery (total)

Total knee replacement surgery, also known as knee arthroplasty, is a specialist operation to replace your entire knee joint with artificial parts to relieve pain and increase your mobility. 

Knee surgery

We offer a comprehensive range of knee surgery treatments for different conditions.  Our expert knee consultants will devise a specific plan for your knee and provide rapid, effective treatment. 

Kneecap joint replacement

Kneecap replacement can help to relieve chronic pain in your knee joint and improve your range of movement. This procedure is also known as patellofemoral arthroplasty.

Knee preservation surgery

Knee preservation surgery is a procedure to repair and restore your knee joint without resorting to a replacement. It’s an option for younger patients or people with joint damage. If you have concerns or questions about knee trouble, get in touch and we can help.

Kneecap stabilisation

Patella (kneecap realignment surgery. Kneecap stabilisation is a surgical procedure to realign a dislocated knee and repair the ligaments holding it in place.

Meniscus surgery

Meniscus surgery is a minimally invasive operation to either repair or remove a torn meniscus. The meniscus is cartilage that protects the knee joint from movement and shock. A meniscus tear is a common injury in sportspeople. 

Microfracture surgery

An articular cartilage repair procedure to treat small areas of knee cartilage damage by making tiny holes in the bone surface to form new cartilage.

Partial knee replacement surgery

Partial knee replacement surgery, also known as unicompartmental surgery, is a specialist operation to treat osteoarthritis by replacing part of your knee joint with an artificial implant, relieving pain and increasing your mobility. 

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections

ORTHOBIOLOGY INJECTIONS | INJECTIONS FOR SPORTS INJURIES


Specialists at HCA, including spinal consultants, sports medicine consultant and dermatologists offers platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections to promote healing

Steroid injections for joint pain

Steroid injections in localised areas that relieve pain in the joints.

Tendon repair surgery 

Tendons are the tissue that connect your muscles to your bones and allow us to move our limbs. Most people are aware of their Achilles tendon. Sometimes tendons can tear or rupture typically during physical activity. At HCA UK we offer tendon repair surgery to fix torn tendons to help you get back to fitness after an injury.

Tendon transfer surgery

TENDON TRANSFER TO RECOVER FUNCTION IN LOWER AND UPPER LIMBS


A tendon transfer is typically carried out to restore normal movement to the ankle and foot after a loss of function

Ultrasound-guided injections

An injection of an anti-inflammatory drug, guided by ultrasound. Steroid injections into the joint can be an effective way to treat orthopaedic pain caused by a sports injury.

How to book an appointment

Book an appointment with a knee consultant

Discuss knee pain with an orthopaedic consultant who specialises in knee treatments:

1. Search for a consultant using our finder or call us

2. Remember to have your GP referral letter to hand

3. We'll confirm your appointment straight away or if you have any special requests we will get back to you via phone, email within 24 hours.