Find the best knee specialists in Birmingham

The benefits of seeing a knee consultant in Birmingham

Knee surgeries can be transformative. Many patients experience significant pain relief and a return to activities they thought they’d never enjoy again. While recovery takes time, most people can return to a more active lifestyle, enjoying walking, cycling, and other gentle sports post-surgery.

If persistent knee pain is affecting your ability to walk, exercise, or even sleep – and hasn’t improved with rest, medication, or physiotherapy – it might be time to see one of Birmingham’s consultant orthopaedic surgeons. These specialists offer expert care, and a range of treatment options to get you back on your feet. Whether it’s advice on managing knee pain, support in choosing a surgery option, or undergoing a knee replacement surgery, you’re in good hands with us.

With the right specialist and a clear plan, you can look forward to a future with less pain, more mobility, and a better quality of life. Don’t let knee pain hold you back any longer – reach out to a knee specialist in Birmingham today and start your journey to better health.

Types of private knee specialists in Birmingham

Whether you’re looking for knee consultants for sporting injuries or you’re struggling with bothersome bursitis, Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham have got you covered. Among the knee specialities we can help you with are:

• Knee replacement surgery
• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
• Knee arthroscopy
• Knee repair – meniscus surgery
• Bursa removal surgery
• Lateral release
• Knee injection in theatre
• Injection in clinic

How to choose the best knee surgeon in Birmingham, UK

If you do need surgery, you’ll naturally want to choose the best surgeon possible. Fortunately, there are plenty of top-notch knee specialists in and around the Birmingham area. When deciding on a knee specialist, you should consider the following:

Experience

Look for a surgeon with the right qualifications and experience. This can be in the form of memberships or fellowships to professional organisations, or simply the number of procedures performed on an annual basis. In your case, look also for a surgeon who has performed a significant number of knee replacement surgeries – preferably with a focus on the type of knee replacement you need.

Credentials

Ask your GP, friends, and family for recommendations. Online forums can be another useful source of information, providing an insight into what real people thought of their healthcare experience.

Choose a surgeon who works in a team of physiotherapists, pain management specialists, and occupational therapists. This can help to ensure a smooth recovery. At Practice Plus Group, our friendly and experienced nursing team and consultant will be with you for every step of your healthcare journey. You’ll enjoy state-of-the-art facilities and benefit from our commitment to continuity of care.

A good knee specialist treats the patient, not the issue. They will take the time to discuss your symptoms, explain your treatment options, and answer any questions you have before knee surgery. They should make you feel comfortable and confident in your care plan. Don’t hesitate to have an honest conversation during your initial appointment about complication rates. This will help to reassure you ahead of the procedure. While all surgeries come with risk of complications, you want to choose a surgeon with a low complication rate.

Reviews

Don’t forget to read patient reviews or testimonials to get an idea of the surgeon’s track record. This will give you a better idea of previous patients’ experiences and surgery outcomes.

The review below is from a patient who had a knee replacement at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham

“5-star hospital. The whole experience at Practice Plus Group Birmingham has been amazing. The care I received from every member of staff during my stay when having a total knee replacement was outstanding and would recommend this hospital to anyone.”

Martin Cartwright, knee replacement patient at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham

Private vs NHS

If you have the financial means to cover your healthcare privately, you’ll be able to enjoy the benefits of private healthcare. One of the most important benefits is the shorter waiting times. While NHS consultant waiting times vary greatly depending on location in the country, with some patients waiting months, private medical consultations are typically available within weeks. With Wellsoon from Practice Plus Group, initial consultations are available within 1-2 weeks of enquiry.

Among other benefits of private consultations are the ability to:

• Choose a time and date that suits you
• Choose your own consultant
• Enjoy a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs
• Benefit from a wider range of treatments that may be unavailable on the NHS.

More information can be found within the following article:

• Private and NHS waiting times to see a consultant

The hospitals or clinics they work in

Another avenue for you to explore when looking for a consultant is the hospital (or hospitals) they work in. Pay close attention to things like the hospital’s cleanliness rating, the general satisfaction levels of past patients, and whether patients would recommend us to others.

Our private hospital in Birmingham enjoys a 100% clean record for hospital-related infections, while 99% of past patients would recommend us.

How much does it cost to see a knee consultant in and around Birmingham?

We pride ourselves on our transparency when it comes to our consultation prices. Which is why the cost to see a private consultant at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham, is fixed at £95.

This private consultation will include:

• an in-depth discussion about your specific issue
• a physical assessment including blood tests, swabs, and x-rays (if needed)
• a tailored treatment plan (if needed).

Meet the best knee specialists in Birmingham

So, we’ve covered the benefits and the costs of knee surgery with a quick stop to look at the type of treatments that are on offer. Now it’s time to introduce you to the specialists themselves. We’ve put one knee specialist under the spotlight but the carousel below gives you all the knee specialists available to help you at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham.

Consultant spotlight – Kenan Dehne, Consultant orthopaedic surgeon

Name: Kenan Dehne
Location: Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham
Qualifications: CCST (Trauma and Orthopaedic surgery)
MRCS (Edinburgh)
MCh (HONS) & MD, Damascus University
Specialities: hip, knee, hand and wrist surgery, and sports injury
Quote: “Life is motion and motion is life.”
Reviews: “He truly is a great surgeon cannot praise him enough or thank him enough for the surgery on my knee, thank you Mr Dehne” – Lesley, knee surgery patient

Knee conditions we treat in Birmingham

Practice Plus Group offers affordable, high-quality consultations in Birmingham for the following knee conditions:

• Knee replacement surgery – This involves replacing a damaged knee joint with an artificial joint designed specifically to fit you and improve your range of motion. With Wellsoon, private knee replacement surgery in Birmingham costs £13,149.
• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair – The ACL is one of the ligaments inside your knee, joining your thigh bone to the front of your shin bone. ACL repair is a surgical procedure that involves replacing your torn ligament with a tissue graft.
• Knee arthroscopy – also known as keyhole surgery this is a surgical procedure that involves the reconstruction or replacement of a damaged knee joint. It is commonly performed to relieve knee pain, stiffness, swelling, or instability.
• Knee repair – meniscus surgery – This involves keyhole surgery (or knee arthroscopy) for a knee meniscus tear, repairing or removing the damaged meniscus. The meniscus is a layer of cartilage that acts as a shock absorber between the thigh and shin bone.
• Knee revision surgery – Knee revision is the same procedure as total knee replacement surgery, but with one difference. In total knee replacement, a patient’s affected knee joint is replaced by an artificial one. During knee revision surgery, the artificial joint is replaced with another artificial joint.
• Bursa removal surgery
• Lateral release
• Osteophytes treatment

How it works

So, we’ve covered the benefits of knee replacement and looked at what’s available with us at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham. Now it’s time to look at the booking process.

• Book an appointment: If you’re paying for your own treatment, you can usually self-refer. This means you won’t necessarily need to make a GP appointment beforehand. You can ring our Private Patient Advisors today on 0330 818 8945 to find out what your options are. Once your referral is handled, our friendly staff will get you booked in at a time that suits you.
• Choose your surgeon: When choosing a surgeon, be sure to look beyond their qualifications. Check whether they have the right level of experience when it comes to performing knee replacement surgeries. Remember to look for details like success rates too.
• Book your initial consultation: This includes a physical assessment, blood tests, and an x-ray (if required). If you need treatment, your consultant will then talk you through the plan devised specifically for me and indicate whether further tests are required. Your initial knee consultation costs just £95.
• Book your surgery at a time and date that’s convenient for you: Depending on the type of treatment you need, from this point, the time until your actual surgery day will likely be between 4-6 weeks.

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