Oxford Clinic: Private knee surgery in Oxford

The Oxford Clinic for Specialist Surgery ("Oxford Clinic") provides patients with fast and reliable access to surgical and non-surgical orthopaedic diagnosis and treatment.  The Oxford Clinic aims to provide a world-class service to all patients with bone, joint and muscle conditions in a clean and friendly environment of clinical excellence.  The founding principles of the organisation include:

• To provide the highest quality of care for patients

• Maintain a clean and safe environment

• Promote clinical excellence

• Provide gold standard customer service supported by ongoing patient satisfaction surveys

The Oxford Clinic was founded by some of the world’s leading orthopaedic specialists whose core principles include the development and promotion of clinical excellence focused on orthopaedic treatment.   Many of the specialists based at the Oxford Clinic are renowned for their contributions to medicine through clinical research and development of surgical and non-surgical technology.  

The founding Consultants partnered with Ascent Health, an international hospital management company, to assist in the delivery of high quality services at a reasonable cost to patients.  The partnership is the first of its kind in the UK and began delivery of services in September 2006. 

Knee replacement and other knee surgery

The consultant knee surgeons at the Oxford Clinic perform the whole range of knee operations including some of the most complex procedures that few private facilities are able to offer (including partial joint replacement and revision surgery). 

About half of their patients have had a primary hip or knee replacement, including the Oxford Partial Knee replacement that some of their surgeons have designed and continue to develop. 

Some of the more common operations are listed below.

• Knee arthroscopy – for diagnosis of unexplained pain in the knee joint, repair of torn cartilage (meniscus) and removal of loose bodies, bursitis.
• Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction – for ruptured or torn anterior cruciate ligament ("ACL"), often caused by impact injuries when playing sport but also caused by ordinary wear and tear.
• Posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction – while the symptoms are very similar to those of a ruptured ACL posterior cruciate ligament ("PCL") is a much less commonly performed procedure and can be caused by hyper extension of the knee.
• Patello-femoral resurfacing – where osteoarthritis affecting only the patella ("kneecap") and front of the femur is causes pain and discomfort this type of procedure can be appropriate.
• Partial knee replacement – for pain and or disability caused by osteoarthritic joint degeneration, deformity or other disease that is specific to only one side of the knee joint (usually the medial or inner side), see here.
• Total knee replacement – for pain caused by osteoarthritic joint degeneration, deformity or other disease affecting both compartments (sides)
• Revision knee replacement – repeat replacement of the same joint is a more complex operation requiring highly specialised equipment and expertise. Revision can be necessitated by infected or uninfected loosening or other failure of the original prosthesis. Sometimes all components may need to be revised but the tibial, femoral or other implant can be revised alone when only one part is affected

Dedicated expert staff

The Oxford Clinic's expert team, including specialist nurses and in-house physiotherapy are specially trained to care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions. The Consultants, nurses and therapists are highly skilled and are able to meet the heavy demands of treating complex orthopaedic conditions.  The Oxford Clinic has a resident doctor trained in advanced life support onsite at all times. 

Every member of staff is committed to ensure that patients have a comfortable stay. 

The Consultants at the Oxford Clinic lead worldwide advances in medical technology and are able to treat highly complex conditions.  They have been instrumental in the development of groundbreaking techniques and technology to improve musculoskeletal treatment.  

The Oxford Clinic works closely with the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre NHS Trust (“NOC”), a world-renowned centre of excellence in treating bone, joint and muscle conditions.  The Consultants who work at the Oxford Clinic work at the NOC for their NHS commitments – this makes access to their private patients at the Oxford Clinic much better than other private hospitals in the area.   

All surgeons operating at the Oxford Clinic are employed by the NHS and are required to meet relevant accreditation criteria. This includes participation in ongoing professional development as set out by both the Oxford Clinic and the NHS.  Many Oxford Clinic consultants also work in research and teaching organisations, including the University of Oxford.

Premium customer services and facilities

Their patients have access to premium customer services which include:

• Twenty-two private inpatient rooms with en-suite accommodation  and garden views

• Clean and safe environment

• Premium onsite catering (a comprehensive daily menu is offered)

• Free wireless internet access  and daily newspaper of choice

• Freeview digital television and radio

• Relaxed, friendly and caring environment

• Designated free parking

The clinic's key facilities include:

• Two large high specification operating theatres with laminar flow (assists infection prevention), specifically designed for complex orthopaedic surgery

• Four bed acute recovery ward

• Latest equipment and monitoring

• Six bed day surgery ward

• Large gymnasium, used exclusively for physiotherapy and occupational therapy, staffed by the clinic's own specialist therapists who provide treatment on an inpatient and outpatient basis

• Consulting rooms

A full range of care

Depending on each individual's needs both day surgery and inpatient surgery is offered. Non-surgical treatments for pain management and rehabilitation as well as occupational  therapy and physiotherapy are offered either to complement surgery or as stand-alone treatments.

The clinic provides comprehensive pre-operative assessment clinics , , as appropriate for your treatment, as well as a range of diagnostic services.  The diagnostic services include:

• X-ray - including fluoroscopy

• ultrasound

• MRI - includes state of the art ‘open’ MRI scanner for patients who suffer from claustrophobia or require investigation of extremities as well as a new 3 Tesla MRI scanner

All imaging is provided in partnership with the NOC reporting is carried out by Consultant Radiologists who are specialists in musculoskeletal radiology. 

To request an information pack, quotation or to discuss your personal situation please call Gary Ford, Business Office Manager, on 01865 227718. 

The Oxford Clinic is situated on the campus of the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington, Oxford. 

Contact details

The Oxford Clinic for Specialist Surgery
Windmill Road
Headington
Oxford, OX3 7HE

Fax: 01865 227 708

Telephone numbers

Main reception                         01865 227 424

Business Office                      01865 227708

Nurses Office                         01865 227410

Therapies Department             01865 227431

Email:       info@oxfordclinic.org.uk

Website:  www.oxfordclinic.org.uk

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