Osteoarthritis of the knee
Knee osteoarthritis is a long-term condition that affects the smooth cartilage lining the joint. Treatment focuses on reducing pain, restoring movement and helping you continue the activities that matter to you.
What causes knee osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis usually develops gradually. Factors that may contribute include age, inherited joint shape or alignment, previous cartilage or ligament injury, and the amount of load passing through the knee.
What are the symptoms?
- pain, swelling and stiffness
- reduced movement
- stiffness after rest or first thing in the morning
- pain during walking, stairs or other daily activities
- creaking or crunching, although these sounds can also occur in healthy knees
- disturbed sleep in more advanced cases
The amount of pain does not always match the changes seen on an X-ray.
How is it diagnosed?
Your consultant will discuss how the symptoms affect your life and examine the knee. Weight-bearing X-rays can show the position and extent of joint changes. An MRI scan may sometimes be used if the diagnosis is unclear or another condition needs to be assessed.
How is it treated?
Your treatment will reflect your symptoms, general health, lifestyle and personal goals. It usually begins with non-surgical care.
Treatment routes for osteoarthritis
Options may include physiotherapy, strength and fitness exercises, low-impact activity, weight management where relevant, walking aids and medication for pain or inflammation if it is suitable for you. Your consultant may also discuss injection treatments.
Working with professionals and teams
Our consultants support professional athletes, sports teams, active individuals and people whose work places repeated demands on their knees. Working closely with physiotherapists, strength and conditioning specialists and the wider multidisciplinary team, they develop personalised treatment plans that support a safe return to sport, work and everyday activities.
The same specialist expertise and collaborative approach are available to every patient, whatever your activity level or recovery goals.
Our Experts - Leaders in Soft Tissue and Sports Knee Treatments
Dedicated to restoring your mobility through advanced surgical care, tailored rehabilitation programmes, and compassionate, evidence-based patient support.
Mr Andrew Davies
Knee: Soft Tissue and Sports Injuries, Knee Replacement
London, Wimbledon
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Mr. Giles Heilpern
Knee Replacement, Knee: Soft Tissue and Sports Injuries
London, Wimbledon
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Mr Oliver Templeton-Ward
Knee: Soft Tissue and Sports Injuries, Knee Replacement
London, Wimbledon
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Mr Jonathon Lavelle
Knee: Soft Tissue and Sports Injuries, Knee Replacement
London, Wimbledon
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How to pay
We offer flexible options depending on how you choose to access care at Fortius. Whichever option you choose, we’ll help make the process clear and straightforward from the start.
Private medical insurance
If your care is covered by private medical insurance, we’ll usually invoice your insurer directly. Please check your policy in advance and request an authorisation code if your insurer requires one. You’ll be responsible for paying any policy excess or costs that aren’t covered by your insurance.
Paying for yourself
You don’t need private medical insurance to access care at Fortius. If you’re paying for your own treatment, our team will explain the costs clearly and provide a personalised quote before you decide whether to go ahead.
Find a clinic near you
Fortius Clinic London
Our 79,000 sq ft, seven-story, private hospital on Wigmore Street has 39 en-suite inpatient rooms, consultation and treatment rooms, and a physiotherapy suite.
The hospital has a high-spec imaging suite fully equipped with an MRI, CT scanner and X-ray machine. There are three state-of-the-art operating theatres, two anaesthetic rooms and a recovery bay.
Fortius Clinic London has two Mako robots for hip and knee joint replacements.
- 66 Wigmore Street W1U 2SB
- 0203 195 2442
- Outpatient times are Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 8.00pm.
- Sports & Exercise Medicine
- Snow Injuries Clinic
- Tendon Clinic
- MRI Scan
- Ultrasound
- X-Ray
- Physician services
- Rheumatology
- CT Scan
- Image guided injections
- Physiotherapy
- MAKO Robotic Joint Replacement
- Knee replacement revision clinic
Fortius Clinic Wimbledon
Our Wimbledon clinic houses a state-of-the-art imaging centre with a 3T MRI and X-ray scanners, Ultrasound, seven consulting rooms, two spacious waiting areas and well equipped treatment rooms all located on one level, ensuring easy accessibility for all patients.
Our partnership with Spire St Anthony’s Hospital allows us to provide orthopaedic surgery closer to our clinic. We treat a full range of conditions and perform joint replacement surgery using the latest Mako robotic assisted technology.
The building at 22 Worple Road has steps leading up to the front entrance. If you require assistance please inform us before your arrival by calling ahead on 020 3195 2442
- 22 Worple Road SW19 4DD
- 0203 195 2442
- Outpatient times are Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 8.00pm.
- Snow Injuries Clinic
- MRI Scan
- Ultrasound
- X-Ray
Fortius Clinic Marylebone
Our Marylebone Clinic is conveniently located in the historic area between Baker Street and Marylebone High Street, just off Manchester Square, home to the iconic Wallace Collection. We have seven consulting rooms, private waiting areas on each floor, well equipped treatment rooms and diagnostic imaging.
- 17 Fitzhardinge StreetW1H 6EQ
- 020 3195 2442
- Outpatient times are Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 8.00pm.
- MRI Scan
- Ultrasound
- X-Ray
- Physician services
- Rheumatology
Fortius Clinic City
Our City Clinic is conveniently located between Bank and Monument stations, within the historic and financial heart of London. At our modern, two-floor facility we have nine consulting rooms, spacious waiting areas, well equipped treatment rooms and an imaging centre.
Explore our City Clinic with our virtual tour.
If you are travelling by Tube, our closest underground stations are Bank and Monument, exit 6 for King William Street.
Should you be travelling by car, the closest parking is a three minute drive away at NCP Car Park London Vintry Thames Exchange. If you are attending clinic on a weekday, please be aware that we are based in the congestion charge zone.
- 75 King William Street EC4N 7BE
- 0203 195 2442
- Outpatient times are Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 8.00pm.
- Snow Injuries Clinic
- Tendon Clinic
- Sports & Exercise Medicine
- MRI Scan
- Ultrasound
- X-Ray
- Physician services
- Rheumatology
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