A orthopaedics consultant reviews your case
You receive their name and credentials before your consultation, and meet them on a video call before anything is booked.
Orthopaedics
Consultant assigned per case
- Time on the ground
- 8–10 days on the ground
- Hospital stay
- 3–4 nights in hospital
- Recovery
- 3–4 months to full mobility
A consultant reviews your reports before your consultation is arranged.
Who typically needs this
Advanced osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or joint damage causing persistent pain that no longer responds to injections or physiotherapy.
What the procedure looks like
- 01
Pre-op imaging and anesthesia clearance (Day 1)
- 02
Surgery, 1–2 hours per knee (Day 2)
- 03
Walking with support begins within 24 hours
- 04
In-hospital physiotherapy (Day 3–4)
Recovery & aftercare
A 6-week physiotherapy plan is handed over in writing, with video check-ins arranged through Care.io.
Frequently asked
Can both knees be done in one trip?
Yes, simultaneous bilateral replacement is available and adds roughly 2 recovery days.
This page describes the procedure in general terms and is not medical advice. Whether it is appropriate for you can only be decided by a doctor who has reviewed your records. Timelines and recovery periods are typical, not a commitment for your case.