insideKENT Magazine Issue 95 - February 2020 | Page 112

One Ashford Hospital Knee Replacement Surgery at One Ashford Hospital Knee replacement surgery is very common and involves replacing a damaged knee joint with an artificial joint (a prosthesis). After surgery most patients will see a significant reduction in pain and improved movement. ts n e m e c la 0 p e ,00 R e £9 e Kn Is there a minimum age requirement? When is it the right time to take action? Whilst there is not a minimum age requirement for this surgery, most patients are between the ages of 60 and 80, however we are seeing a greater number of younger patients having a knee replacement due to greater strains on our joints. Usually patients will undergo non-invasive treatment before surgery is recommended, this can include at-home pain relief, physiotherapy and pain injections. However once the pain is no longer manageable or your lifestyle and movement is impacted beyond what is acceptable, surgery can be the next recommended step. We perform many different surgeries on patients’ knees including knee arthroscopies, total knee replacements, minimally invasive knee replacements, partial knee replacements and revision of existing knee replacements. What causes the damage? Do you have Private Health Insurance? Why Choose One Ashford Hospital? One Ashford Hospital is recognised by all major health insurance providers, so if you have private health insurance, either through your employer or a policy you have taken out yourself, it is worth checking to see if your insurer could cover the cost of your stay. •  0% self-pay finance options* •  See a Consultant within 48 hours** • Prompt access to treatment procedures • Specialist Physiotherapy and nursing teams • Fast access to diagnostics, including MRI, X-Ray and Ultrasound • Dedicated Endoscopy suite • Private, spacious ensuite rooms One Ashford Hospital G T A2 92 H A Ashford town centre 20 70 Kennington Road, Ashford TN24 0YS Telephone: [phone] J10 20 www.oneashfordhospital.co.uk For further information about making a booking, contact our Reservations team on 01233 885777, or email [email protected] William Harvey Hospital Ashford *Terms and conditions apply **Dependent on consultant availability (Offer ends 29th February 2020) 4  Be sure to state your preferred choice of One Ashford for your hospital procedure. Our fixed-price package of £9,000 is extremely competitive, with waiting times kept to a minimum. 3  Contact One Ashford to arrange an appointment, or your insurance company may do this on your behalf. At one Ashford, you will be treated in a brand new purpose- built hospital, where we offer excellent, dignified patient care in a private calm environment. The hospital benefits from free parking, along with easy access from the M20 motorway at Junction 10. 2  Contact your insurance company to see if you have sufficient cover and obtain authorisation. How much does it cost? 1  Visit your GP for a referral or contact One Ashford to identify the treatment you require. •  Competitive fixed-price packages Step-by-step guide to making a claim: Damage to the knee joint is most commonly caused by general wear and tear from age, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or a fracture/injury. M 20 Tesco HY TH E RO AD [email protected]