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Private Knee Surgery Cost in the UK: Every Operation Priced (2026)
Private knee surgery in the UK costs from about £5,900 for a keyhole operation to around £17,000 for a total knee replacement. Practice Plus Group lists knee arthroscopy and meniscus repair at £5,899 and ACL reconstruction at £7,399; published total knee replacement prices run from £13,020 to £16,914. The same operations at OrthoVoyage's partner hospital in Poland cost roughly half. The table below puts every common knee operation side by side.
Key facts
- Knee arthroscopy and meniscus repair: £5,899 each at Practice Plus Group (price list correct as at June 2026).
- ACL reconstruction: £7,399 at Practice Plus Group (June 2026).
- Partial knee replacement: roughly £12,300 to £14,800 self-pay in the UK.
- Total knee replacement: published UK self-pay prices from £13,020 to £16,914.
- At OrthoVoyage's partner hospital in Poland: arthroscopy from €2,900, meniscus repair €3,330, ACL €4,630, partial knee €7,570, total knee €8,620.
Checked 14 October 2026
Knee surgery prices: UK and Poland
| Operation | UK self-pay | Partner hospital, Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Knee arthroscopy (keyhole) | £5,899 | from €2,900 (about £2,500) |
| Meniscus repair | £5,899 | €3,330 (about £2,870) |
| ACL reconstruction | £7,399 | €4,630 (about £3,990) |
| Partial knee replacement | about £12,300 – £14,800 | €7,570 (about £6,520) |
| Total knee replacement | £13,020 – £16,914 | from €8,620 (about £7,420) |
UK single figures are Practice Plus Group's price list, correct as at June 2026 and checked 7 October 2026; ranges are published prices of several UK hospital groups. Polish prices are the partner hospital's list prices; pounds are approximate.
Each operation has its own page with what the price includes: knee arthroscopy and meniscus, ACL reconstruction, partial vs total knee replacement and knee replacement.
What a UK quote usually includes — and what it leaves out
A UK package price normally covers the hospital stay, the operation, the surgeon's and anaesthetist's fees and, for a joint replacement, the implant. Three things are often outside it:
- The first consultation and scans. An MRI or X-ray before surgery is usually billed separately.
- Physiotherapy after discharge. Some packages include a set number of sessions; many charge per session.
- Follow-up beyond the first review. Check how many post-operative appointments are in the price.
Ask for a written, itemised quote before you pay a deposit. Our guides to UK knee replacement prices and prices hospital by hospital list what each group includes.
When going abroad makes sense — and when it doesn't
The saving grows with the size of the operation.
- Knee replacement, partial or total. The difference is about £5,600–£9,500 against UK self-pay prices. After flights and a hotel for a companion, most of that saving remains. The Polish package includes the implant, three days in hospital and up to seven physiotherapy sessions.
- ACL reconstruction. About £3,400 cheaper before travel. Rehabilitation lasts months and happens at home, so plan a UK physiotherapist in advance.
- Arthroscopy or meniscus repair. About £3,000–£3,400 cheaper before travel. For a short day-case operation, flights and a few nights' stay take a bigger share of the saving; it still usually pays, but check the numbers for your dates.
If you are on an NHS waiting list, check where you stand first: trauma and orthopaedics had 843,419 open pathways at the end of August 2026, with 61.1% treated within 18 weeks. How to check your own waiting time.
Frequently asked questions
How much does private knee surgery cost in the UK?
From about £5,900 for knee arthroscopy or meniscus repair, £7,399 for ACL reconstruction (Practice Plus Group, June 2026), roughly £12,300–£14,800 for a partial knee replacement and £13,020–£16,914 for a total knee replacement.
How much is a private knee arthroscopy in the UK?
Practice Plus Group lists knee arthroscopy at £5,899 (price list correct as at June 2026). At OrthoVoyage's partner hospital in Poland it costs from €2,900, about £2,500.
Is knee surgery cheaper abroad?
Yes for most operations. In Poland the partner hospital's prices are roughly half of UK self-pay prices: a total knee replacement is from €8,620 against £13,020–£16,914 in the UK. For small keyhole operations, travel costs take a bigger share of the saving.
Does the price include physiotherapy?
It depends on the hospital. At OrthoVoyage's partner hospital, knee replacement packages include up to seven outpatient physiotherapy sessions; for arthroscopy, meniscus repair and ACL reconstruction physiotherapy is not in the listed price. In the UK, ask whether sessions are included or charged individually.
Sources
- Private surgery costs — price list (correct as at June 2026) — Practice Plus Group
- Referral to treatment waiting times, August 2026 (published 8 October 2026) — NHS England
This article is for information only and is not medical advice. Always discuss treatment options with your GP or a specialist.
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