Knee surgery in Europe
From £2,109 at accredited European hospitals
Find the right Knee Surgery for you
Knee surgery covers a range of procedures, from minimally invasive day-case treatments to complex joint replacement and revision surgery. The right procedure depends on the nature of your knee condition, the extent of any damage, your age, activity level and treatment history.
My Medical Gateway provides access to accredited European hospitals offering the full range of knee surgery procedures below. Each procedure has its own dedicated page with full clinical information, hospital options and pricing.
Total knee joint replacement
From £8,085
Partial knee joint replacement
From £8,336
Revision knee replacement
From £11,550
Knee arthroscopy
From £2,109
Why Choose My Medical Gateway for Knee Surgery?
My Medical Gateway is not a comparison site. We work with a carefully selected group of accredited European hospitals offering the full range of knee surgery procedures. Every hospital has been assessed for clinical quality and safety before being made available to patients.
With NHS knee surgery waiting times averaging 28.7 weeks for replacement procedures and up to 60 weeks for ACL surgery, access to faster, high-quality treatment in Europe is an increasingly important option for UK patients. My Medical Gateway provides that access without compromising on clinical standards.
Frequently asked questions
The right procedure depends on your diagnosis, the location and extent of damage in the knee, your age and your activity goals. For example, total knee replacement is most appropriate where arthritis has affected the whole joint, while partial knee replacement is better suited to single-compartment disease. ACL surgery is typically needed after a ligament tear, and knee arthroscopy addresses mechanical problems such as meniscal tears or loose bodies. A specialist orthopaedic assessment, usually including an MRI scan, is required to confirm which procedure is right for you. My Medical Gateway will arrange a pre-operative consultation with a specialist before any treatment is confirmed.
NHS waiting times vary by procedure and Trust. For knee replacement surgery, there are currently around 49,500 patients on the NHS waiting list in England with an average wait of approximately 28.7 weeks. For ACL surgery, many patients wait 40 to 60 weeks or more. Knee arthroscopy and revision procedures also involve significant waits at most Trusts. My Medical Gateway provides access to accredited European hospitals where waiting times are substantially shorter
Costs vary by procedure. Total knee replacement through My Medical Gateway starts from £8,085, compared with £13,149 to £15,117 for UK private surgery. ACL reconstruction starts from £3,415. Knee arthroscopy starts from £2,109 All prices shown are for the treatment package only and exclude flights and accommodation. For a full cost comparison by procedure and hospital, visit the individual procedure pages linked above.
Depending on the procedure, knee surgery is available at accredited hospitals in Lithuania, Hungary, Romania, Spain and Malta. Each procedure page shows the specific hospitals and countries offering that treatment, along with individual pricing. Some procedures are available across all five countries; others are available at a smaller number of hospitals.
Yes. Being on an NHS waiting list does not prevent you from seeking private treatment abroad. Many patients choose to have their procedure through My Medical Gateway while remaining registered with their NHS Trust. You should inform your GP that you have had surgery abroad so that any follow-up care can be arranged appropriately on your return.
Total knee replacement resurfaces all three compartments of the knee joint, replacing both the inner and outer surfaces. Partial knee replacement replaces only the damaged compartment, preserving the healthy cartilage and ligaments. Partial replacement is suitable where arthritis is confined to one area of the knee and the ligaments remain intact. It typically involves faster recovery and a more natural result, but is not appropriate for all patients. Your specialist will advise which procedure suits your degree of arthritis and activity requirements.
