Skip the NHS Queue. Get Your Hip Replacement in Weeks, Not Months.
Hip replacement from €6,940 (≈£5,970), knee replacement from €8,620 (≈£7,420) — the hospital's own price list. Same Zimmer Biomet, DePuy Synthes and Stryker implants used in UK hospitals. The hospital, your surgeon and your implant are named in your written plan before you pay anything.
840K+
People on NHS ortho
waiting list
The Wait Is Getting Longer. The Pain Isn't Getting Better.
The NHS target is 18 weeks. The reality? Only 62% of patients are treated within that time. For orthopaedic surgery, the numbers are even worse.
840,000+
People on the NHS orthopaedic waiting list
142 days
Average wait for knee replacement
Up to 5 years
Documented wait times in some regions
£12,000–£19,000
UK private hip replacement cost
“I waited nearly 5 years for a knee replacement in London. Five years of not being able to walk properly, not being able to play with my grandchildren.”
— UK patient, BoneSmart forum
“I couldn't bear the wait any longer. The pain was constant, and when I found out I could get the surgery done within a month abroad, at half the price, it felt like an obvious choice.”
— Charlotte Davies, 47, England
From First Call to Full Recovery in 4 Simple Steps
You make one call. We handle everything else — that's what a concierge does.
Free Assessment
Take our 60-second quiz or send us your medical records. Our team reviews your case and provides a personalised plan within 24 hours.
Personal Plan
Your dedicated coordinator creates a tailored treatment plan with transparent pricing, surgeon profile, and a detailed timeline.
Travel & Surgery
You book your flights — your coordinator advises on routes and timing. We arrange your hotel, airport transfers and the paperwork with the hospital. Your surgery date is confirmed by the hospital after your consultation.
Recovery & Follow-Up
Hospital stay and physiotherapy in Jelenia Góra, then fly home with a written rehabilitation plan and your medical records in English. Your coordinator stays in touch throughout your recovery.
Same Implants. EU Standards. Thousands Less Than UK Private.
These are the hospital's own list prices, not a teaser rate. The implant in your joint is the same Zimmer Biomet, DePuy Synthes or Stryker hardware used in UK hospitals — you pay less because a private hospital in south-west Poland doesn't carry London costs.
Published Hospital Prices
These are our partner hospital's orthopaedic prices. Your surgeon recommends the implant at your consultation — prices start from the figures below. OrthoVoyage arranges everything around the surgery.
Hip Replacement
Total hip replacement with a leading implant brand
From — total hip replacement, cemented
- Zimmer Biomet, Stryker, DePuy Synthes or Enovis LIMA implant
- Cementless from €7,470
- Ceramic / anti-allergic from €7,990
- Dual mobility from €8,510
- General anaesthesia
- 3 nights on the hospital ward
- Up to 7 post-op physiotherapy sessions
- Hospital patient coordinator + your OrthoVoyage coordinator
Knee Replacement
Total or partial knee replacement
From — total knee replacement, cemented
- Zimmer Biomet NexGen, DePuy Synthes Attune or Enovis LIMA
- Partial knee replacement from €7,570
- DePuy Attune €8,880 · cementless €9,140
- Nickel-free anti-allergic from €10,190
- Pre-op diagnostics & general anaesthesia
- 3 nights on the hospital ward
- Up to 7 post-op physiotherapy sessions
- Hospital patient coordinator + your OrthoVoyage coordinator
Arthroscopy & Sports Injuries
Keyhole surgery, ligament and shoulder procedures
From — keyhole procedures
- Shoulder arthroscopy from €2,780
- Knee arthroscopy from €2,900
- Meniscus repair €3,330
- Rotator cuff repair €3,680
- ACL reconstruction €4,630
- Shoulder replacement from €10,190
- Surgery, anaesthesia & hospital stay
- Post-op consultation & rehabilitation plan
Orthopaedic surgery in Poland: the full guide →Knee replacement in Poland →Hip replacement in Poland →Full price list →
Prices are our partner hospital's orthopaedic price list (updated July 2026) and are billed in euros. Sterling figures are approximate at €1 = £0.86 and move with the exchange rate. Private room available at extra cost. Flights and hotel are not included and are quoted with your plan. The final price is confirmed in your individual quotation.
Jelenia Góra, Poland
A private multi-specialty surgical hospital in Jelenia Góra, south-west Poland. Our partner hospital began around 20 years ago as a specialist treatment centre and grew into a full surgical hospital — orthopaedics, spine, bariatric, plastic surgery, ENT and ophthalmology — with its own MRI and CT imaging centre and a rehabilitation department. It runs a dedicated international patient team and hosts international surgical conferences and live-surgery workshops.
Implant brands used
EU-Regulated, 20 Years in Surgery
A private multi-specialty surgical hospital operating for around 20 years under EU medical regulation — the same framework that governs hospitals in Germany and France — and treating patients from across Europe and beyond.
World-Class Implants
Zimmer Biomet, DePuy Synthes (Johnson & Johnson), Stryker and Enovis LIMA — the same brands used in UK hospitals, with cemented, cementless, ceramic and nickel-free anti-allergic options.
Specialist Orthopaedic Team
Orthopaedics and traumatology specialists covering hip, knee, shoulder, foot and ankle surgery, in a hospital that also trains other surgeons through international conferences and live-surgery workshops.
Everything Under One Roof
Operating theatres, inpatient wards, an in-house MRI and CT imaging centre and a dedicated rehabilitation department — from diagnostics to physiotherapy in one hospital.
Patients tell it themselves
Recorded by our partner hospital with its international patients and shared with its permission. Neither patient is from the UK — both crossed an ocean for the same operation.
Second hip replacement
Came back to the same hospital in Poland to have his other hip replaced.
Hip replacement
On why he chose to travel to Poland, recorded before his operation.
Real Patients. Real Results. Real Lives Changed.
Don't take our word for it — hear from patients who made the decision to stop waiting and start living.
“Everything from airport to being picked up, hotel, hospital, loved it all — it was the best decision I ever made. I tell everyone here in Ireland about it. I had the whole thing organised in four weeks.”
Mary K.
Ireland · Hip Replacement
“The whole experience has been amazing. It was just as good, if not better than having the surgery in the UK. Walking without sticks within a week.”
David P.
England · Knee Replacement
“I was 58 years old. I needed my life back, and I couldn't wait any longer. Three weeks from my first call to walking out of the hospital. Best money I ever spent.”
Robert T.
Northern Ireland · Hip Replacement
“Initially I wanted the surgery in the Netherlands, but the offer was much better — half the price, experienced surgeon, all-included care. My hip is as good as before I ever had arthritis.”
R.D.
Netherlands · Hip Replacement
“The experience from start to finish is 5 star — admin staff, surgeon, anaesthetist, nurses, physiotherapists and logistics team made the whole process seamless and professional.”
Mark H.
England · Hip Replacement
“Walked upstairs without crutches 2 weeks post-op. Pain-free 2-mile walk at 2.5 weeks. 50% cost savings compared to UK private. Cannot recommend highly enough.”
Jon W.
England · Hip Replacement
5,000+
Surgeries at partner clinic
4.9/5
Patient satisfaction
<3%
Revision rate
10 years
Follow-up care
Know the Numbers Before You Decide
How Much Does a Private Knee Replacement Cost in the UK? (2026 Prices)
A private knee replacement costs £11,000–£20,000 in the UK. The same operation with the same implant brands is about £7,420 in Poland. Full breakdown.
How Much Does a Private Hip Replacement Cost in the UK? (2026 Prices)
A private hip replacement costs £12,750–£16,579 in the UK. The same operation with the same implant brands is about £5,970 in Poland. Full breakdown.
NHS Hip and Knee Replacement Waiting Times in 2026: How Long, and What Are Your Options?
How long the NHS wait for hip and knee replacement is in 2026, what the latest official figures show, and the options you have if you can't wait.
Is Surgery Abroad Safe? Risks, NHS Rules and a Checklist for UK Patients
The real risks of surgery abroad, what the NHS says, warning signs to watch for, and a checklist to use before you book hip or knee surgery overseas.
Flying After a Hip or Knee Replacement: Blood Clots, Timing and Practical Tips
When can you fly after a hip or knee replacement? What UK guidance and research say about blood clots, short vs long-haul flights, and tips for the trip.
Can the NHS Pay for Surgery Abroad? S2, the EU Directive and Brexit Explained
Can the NHS fund a hip or knee operation abroad? How the S2 route works after Brexit, why the EU Directive route closed, and what private patients pay.
Knee Replacement Recovery: What to Expect, Week by Week
Week-by-week knee replacement recovery, based on NHS advice: hospital stay, walking, driving, work, what to avoid, and recovery after surgery abroad.
Hip Replacement Recovery: What to Expect, Week by Week
Hip replacement recovery week by week, based on NHS advice: hospital stay, hip precautions, driving, work, warning signs and recovery abroad.
Partial vs Total Knee Replacement: What the Evidence Says
Partial or total knee replacement? What the 10-year Oxford TOPKAT trial found on outcomes, complications and cost — plus recovery times and prices abroad.
Travelling to Poland for Surgery: A Practical Guide for UK Patients
Flights, transfers, documents, money and airport assistance: a practical checklist for UK patients travelling to Poland for hip or knee surgery.
Which Country Is Cheapest for a Knee Replacement? An Honest Comparison
Knee replacement prices compared: UK private, Poland, Lithuania, Turkey and India — what each price really includes, and the traps in 'from' prices.
Private Shoulder Replacement Cost in the UK (2026) — and What Recovery Involves
What a private shoulder replacement costs in the UK in 2026, anatomical vs reverse replacement, recovery milestones, and the price in Poland.
Private Knee Replacement Prices by Hospital Group (2026): Spire, Nuffield, Circle, Ramsay, Practice Plus
Published self-pay knee replacement prices at Spire, Nuffield, Circle, Ramsay and Practice Plus — what each includes, why the same group differs by hospital.
Private Hip Replacement Prices by Hospital Group (2026): Spire, Nuffield, Circle, Ramsay, Practice Plus
Published self-pay hip replacement prices at Circle, Practice Plus, Ramsay, Spire and Nuffield — what's included, why implant type changes the price.
Does Private Health Insurance Cover a Hip or Knee Replacement? (UK, 2026)
When UK private health insurance pays for a hip or knee replacement, when it refuses, how the two-year moratorium works and what to do if not covered.
How to Pay for a Private Hip or Knee Replacement: Finance, Loans and Deposits (UK, 2026)
How UK hospital finance for hip and knee replacement works: 0% terms, 14.9% APR examples, what a five-year plan really costs and how paying abroad differs.
Bupa Hip and Knee Replacement Cost: Self-Pay Prices and What Insurance Covers (2026)
Bupa Cromwell Hospital self-pay prices: knee from £14,449 plus consultant fees or £20,995 all-in; hip from £14,505. What Bupa insurance covers.
Private Knee Surgery Cost in the UK: Every Operation Priced (2026)
UK self-pay prices for knee arthroscopy, meniscus repair, ACL reconstruction, partial and total knee replacement, side by side with prices in Poland.
Alternatives to Knee Replacement: What Works, What Doesn't, and When Surgery Is the Answer (2026)
Exercise, weight loss, painkillers and injections for knee arthritis: what NICE recommends, what it rules out and when a knee replacement is the next step.
Private ACL Reconstruction Cost in the UK (2026): Prices, Recovery and Options Abroad
What private ACL reconstruction costs in the UK in 2026, what recovery looks like according to the NHS, return to sport timelines and the price in Poland.
Your Questions, Answered
We understand this is a big decision. Here are answers to the questions patients ask most.
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