Meniscal Repair Surgery in London

Meniscal repair surgery is a type of orthopaedic surgery that repairs the meniscus in the knee. The menisci in the knee act as shock absorbers and can be torn or damaged, causing pain and some mobility issues. This surgery is suitable for any patients with meniscal damage, for example, active patients who may be sidelined because of their knee pain caused by injury to their meniscus.

Patients may be recommended for meniscus surgery if:

• The knee becomes misaligned or feels unstable
• The knee locks up when they move
• The legs have strong muscles or can build strength before surgery

While more traditional and invasive techniques are sometimes used to perform meniscus repair, arthroscopic methods are now more commonly used.

Arthroscopic surgery, also called keyhole surgery, is far less invasive and associated with shorter healing times compared to more invasive methods. This article focuses only on the procedure of arthroscopic meniscus repair surgery.

Generally, arthroscopic meniscal repair takes anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour to complete. Most patients are able to go home the same day as their meniscal repair procedure providing the surgeon is happy with their recovery.

Meniscal Repair Surgery with Medbelle in London typically costs between £4,000 and £4,500. Each price is tailored to an individual patient's case and can therefore incur slightly different costs. Factors which may determine the final price include pre-existing health conditions or the severity of the meniscal damage. The price will be determined after a consultation with the surgeon, but patients can rest easy knowing that once the price has been stated, there will be no added fees or hidden costs.

The final price will include:

• All fees related to your hospital stay
  • Accommodation (if needed)
  • Nursing care
  • Surgical theatre fees
  • Physiotherapy
  • Imaging costs
  • Medication
  • Pathology
• Aftercare
  • Seven days worth of any medications prescribed by your surgeon
  • A standard mobility aid like crutches or a cane
  • Ten post-operative physiotherapy sessions
  • One post-operative X-ray
  • Post-operative appointments with your surgeon

The consultation with an orthopaedic surgeon is important to a patient's journey. It typically takes anywhere between 15 minutes to an hour to complete. The surgeon and the patient will discuss the following:

• Medical history and overall health
• Expectations and realistic outcomes from surgery
• Recovery and aftercare information

It will also include

• a physical examination
• imaging of the knee (if required)

The surgeon will use the consultation to create a unique and personalised surgery plan for each patient. A personalised plan includes, for example, a plan for which surgical technique is most appropriate for the individual case, or, which individual factors may shape the aftercare instructions.

The consultation is an opportunity for a patient to get informed of all matters relating to the surgery. But it also allows the patient to meet the surgeon and build a relationship with them. It allows the patient to have their voice heard and resolve any queries and questions they may still have about the surgery itself, about pre-op or post-op requirements and about aftercare. Patients should always make efforts to communicate clearly at every stage of the process and ask any questions to ensure they are only committing to surgery when they feel informed about every stage.

It can be difficult to make the right decision when choosing which surgeon or hospital you entrust with your journey. Learning about surgical techniques and the risk of surgery can be overwhelming, but we are here to make that journey simple, transparent and stress-free. When you sign-up with Medbelle, you will be contacted by one of our Patient Care Advisers, they will be your personal guide through the process from beginning to end. They will take care of all the appointment scheduling, keep you updated at every turn and support you with anything you need.

The first step is a call with one of our Patient Care Advisers. This is an opportunity for you to explain why you would like or why you need Meniscal Repair Surgery. You will hear more about the procedure, the prices and also learn about our locations and surgeons. It also allows your Patient Care Adviser to determine whether you are indeed eligible for surgery.

During this call, you will have the opportunity to book a consultation with the surgeon who is the best match for you. The surgeon consultation costs £245. Your Patient Care Adviser will check in with you in the lead up to your consultation to ensure that you are prepared. You will also receive pre-consultation leaflets with useful information about what to expect moving forward.

Your Patient Care Adviser will check in with you post-consultation to see how it went. The treatment date and final price will be offered shortly after this by your Patient Care Adviser.

All of the information found on our website is sourced from highly reputable experts, government-approved authorities and is widely used by healthcare professionals.

• https://www.medbelle.com/knee-surgery/meniscal-repair/ Medbelle
• Uptodate.com Up to Date
• https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ NHS
• www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk NHS