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Procedure Information |
What happens during knee replacement surgery? A knee replacement is a procedure to remove your damaged knee joint and replace it with an artificial one (a prosthesis or implant) – this is made out of metal, plastic or ceramic. Following surgery your knee should be much less painful and the joint should move more smoothly. New advances in technology offer a greater range of implant types and sizes. Your Nuffield Health surgeon will choose the implant that best fits your body size and lifestyle. In some cases a CT scan or MRI scan of your knee may be used to create special guides that will help your surgeon accurately fit your prosthesis. A knee replacement is normally performed under general anaesthetic During the operation your whole existing knee joint is replaced with a new prosthetic knee joint This takes between one and two hours Your surgeon will make an incision (cut) at the front of your knee where the replacement will be inserted Usually, you will stay in hospital for 2-4 days, but you may have to stay longer if necessary. |
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Dr. Simon Coleridge | ||||||
Derriford Road,Plymouth,PL6 | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
Dr. David Stitson | ||||||
Derriford Road,Plymouth,PL6 | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
Dr. Jonathan Keenan | ||||||
Derriford Road,Crownhill,Ply | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
Dr. Benjamin Holroyd | ||||||
Derriford Road,Plymouth,PL6 | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
Dr. Mark Westwood | ||||||
Derriford Road,Plymouth,PL6 | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
Dr. Mark Williams | ||||||
Derriford Road,Plymouth,PL6 | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
Dr. Andrew Murphy | ||||||
Derriford Road,Plymouth,PL6 | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
Dr. James Metcalfe | ||||||
Derriford Road,Plymouth,PL6 | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
Dr. Mark Brinsden | ||||||
Derriford Road,Plymouth,PL6 | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
Dr. Huw David | ||||||
Derriford Road,Plymouth,PL6 | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
Dr. Rathan Yarlagadda | ||||||
Derriford Road,Plymouth,PL6 | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
Dr. Paul Guyver | ||||||
Derriford Road,Plymouth,PL6 | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
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By: | Simon Young |
| Jun 13 2023 | |||
Whilst uneasy about using a private facility I cannot fault the experience. Staff are without exception polite, professional and approachable. The facilities are exemplary and immaculately clean and well presented. The service from initial contact was speedily expedited. |
By: | Sylvia Podmore |
| May 13 2023 | |||
I underwent total knee replacement surgery on two occasions in September 21 and Feb 23 and would like to say that on both occasions the treatment and care I received from the surgeon and nurses was exemplary . My stayin hospital was for 2/3 days and on discharge was given adequate medication and an ice cuff My wound was covered in a waterproof dressing and so was able to shower the day after the operation ,The clips were removed by a nurse at the doctors surgery after 10 days. The followup physio and excercises ensured myknee attained the maximum bend. However not all NHS providers in Plymouth are as helpful . My neighbour had a total knee replacement on 5th May this year. She was discharged the day following the operation with medication but no ice cuff. Her wound has been glued and covered Una waterproof dressing but with instructions not to shower for 2weeks When she rang her surgery for an appointment for the dressing to be changed in 10 daysan appointment was not available and she was told to go to A&E . I feel very fortunate to have attended the Nuffield for my operations and fail to see why other providers are not as effective. |
By: | Dave Vosper |
| Oct 12 2023 | |||
What can I say about the theatre team I had, top team, couldnt ask for more, had a full knee replacement and everyone played their part. I really am grateful for this team for putting me at ease and making sure this operation went as smoothly as it possibly could. |
Consultants Initial Consulation | £150 |
Diagnostic Investigations | £0 |
Main Treatment | £17,261 |
Aftercare | £0 |
Total Cost From: | £17,411 |
All prices are guide prices only and may change after a consultation. Please ask your provider for more details. |
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