Private Arthrosamid® · Harley Street
Arthrosamid® Injection
in London
Private Arthrosamid® treatment for knee osteoarthritis at our Harley Street clinic in central London, led by Professor Paul Y.F. Lee, the first clinician to perform Arthrosamid® knee injections in the UK.
Arthrosamid® (a registered trademark of Contura A/S).
Reviewed byProf Paul Lee MBBch, FRCS (Tr & Orth), PhDLast reviewed 1 May 2026Arthrosamid® in London
Treatment at our Harley Street clinic
- Location
- 66 Harley Street, London
- Treatment
- Ultrasound-guided Arthrosamid® knee injection
- Best suited for
- Selected patients with knee osteoarthritis
- Led by
- Professor Paul Y.F. Lee
- Price
- From £3,000One box. See cost guide for two/three-box pricing.
- Includes
- Consultation, ultrasound, injection, protocol, six-week follow-up
- Access
- Self-funded private treatment (not NHS or PMI)
- Next step
- Free discovery call or suitability assessment
Private Arthrosamid® in Harley Street
A single specialist appointment, in central London
London Cartilage Clinic is a self-funded private practice at 66 Harley Street, London. Arthrosamid® at our clinic is delivered as a focused outpatient appointment, not as part of a hospital admission.
Most patients are seen for a one-hour consultation with Professor Paul Lee in which imaging is reviewed, examination is performed and a written treatment plan is agreed. The injection itself is delivered under real-time ultrasound guidance using the published fifteen-step protocol developed at our clinic.
We treat patients from across London, the UK and internationally. International patients can have consultation, imaging and treatment coordinated into a single focused visit.
Who Performs the Injection
Treatment is delivered by Professor Paul Y.F. Lee
Professor Paul Y.F. Lee is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and medical engineer. He was the first clinician to perform Arthrosamid® knee injections in the UK and has now treated over 600 patients. The published fifteen-step injection protocol used at London Cartilage Clinic was developed and published by Professor Lee.
The clinician who consults with you is the clinician who delivers the injection. We do not hand off Arthrosamid® cases to less experienced operators.
Included in the Price
What is included
- Pre-treatment consultation with Professor Lee
- Ultrasound imaging on the day
- The Arthrosamid® product itself
- Injection delivered under the fifteen-step protocol
- On-the-day medications including local anaesthetic
- Six-week clinical follow-up
- Direct line to the clinical team during recovery
Cost of Arthrosamid® in London
Pricing from £3,000
Arthrosamid® at London Cartilage Clinic costs from £3,000 for one box, £5,500 for two boxes, or £8,000 for three boxes. Pricing is the same across all joints. Most patients are treated with one box per joint.
Self-funded private treatment only. Arthrosamid® is not routinely available on the NHS or covered by UK private medical insurers.
Choosing an Arthrosamid® Clinic in London
Questions to ask before booking Arthrosamid® in London
Several London clinics now offer Arthrosamid®. These questions help you compare on the things that actually move clinical outcomes, regardless of which provider you choose.
Is the injection delivered under real-time ultrasound guidance?
Ultrasound guidance is fundamental to accurate intra-articular placement. Landmark-based injections are faster and cheaper but less reliable for Arthrosamid® specifically.Who performs the injection?
A consultant-led pathway where the clinician you consult is the clinician who injects gives you a single point of accountability. A consultation/inject hand-off is cheaper to staff but is not the same service.What infection-prevention protocol is used?
Joint infection after Arthrosamid® is rare but serious. Ask the clinic to walk you through their sterile-field standards, antibiotic policy, and how a post-injection flare is managed.Are IV antibiotics used as part of the protocol?
Routine IV antibiotic cover is a deliberately conservative choice; not every UK clinic uses it. Ask whether IV is standard, oral-only is offered, or no antibiotic cover is used at all — and whether the choice is yours.What happens if symptoms flare after treatment?
A short-lived post-injection flare is common; a persistent flare warrants prompt review. Ask about out-of-hours support, escalation pathway and whether further appointments are included.What clinical follow-up is included as standard?
A six-week clinical review is the minimum we would recommend. Some packages skip follow-up entirely or quote it separately later.How many Arthrosamid® injections has the clinician performed?
Operator volume matters for any image-guided injection. Ask for a specific number; published outcome data from a clinician’s own series is a stronger signal still.How does the clinic decide who is NOT suitable for Arthrosamid®?
A clinic willing to decline unsuitable cases is selecting for outcomes. A clinic that says yes to everyone is selecting for revenue. The first conversation should include an honest “this may not be right for you” pathway.
Watch Out For
Red flags when choosing an Arthrosamid® provider
No clear discussion of infection risk
Infection is rare but is the most serious complication. A clinic that does not mention it or skips the antibiotic question is leaving a known risk unaddressed.No clear antibiotic protocol
Ask explicitly whether antibiotics are routine, whether IV or oral is used, and the reasoning. Vague answers are a signal.No imaging review before treatment
An MRI or detailed ultrasound review before injection is what tells us whether Arthrosamid® is the right treatment. Skipping imaging review compresses the assessment.Injection offered without a suitability assessment
Arthrosamid® is not right for every osteoarthritis patient. A consultation that ends with “book the injection” without a clinical decision is selling, not treating.No follow-up plan
If the post-treatment plan is “see how you go”, you are paying for an injection, not for a service. Six-week clinical review should be the minimum.Guaranteed or permanent cure claims
Arthrosamid® is a long-acting cushion, not a cure for arthritis. Any clinic claiming permanent results, guaranteed outcomes or cartilage regeneration is overstating what the treatment can do.
Visiting Us
How to find us
Address
66 Harley Street
London W1G 7HD
United Kingdom
Nearest tube
Regent’s Park (Bakerloo)
Oxford Circus (Central, Victoria, Bakerloo)
Bond Street (Central, Elizabeth, Jubilee)
Appointments
By appointment only. Start with a free discovery call to confirm Arthrosamid® looks right before booking the consultation.
Arthrosamid® in London
Frequently asked questions
Where in London is Arthrosamid® delivered?
Arthrosamid® at London Cartilage Clinic is delivered at our clinic on 66 Harley Street, London W1G 7HD. Consultation, ultrasound and the injection itself all take place at this address. Arthrosamid® is an outpatient procedure and no hospital admission is required.
How long does the Arthrosamid® appointment take?
Plan for a one-hour consultation slot. The injection itself is a 30 to 45 minute outpatient appointment delivered under ultrasound guidance using the published fifteen-step protocol. Most patients are able to walk out of the clinic and resume light activity the same day.
Can I drive home after Arthrosamid®?
Most patients drive home or use public transport without difficulty. We recommend avoiding long drives on the day of the procedure if you have had any sedation; for the standard ultrasound-guided injection without sedation, driving home is fine. Public transport from Harley Street is straightforward (see “How to find us” below).
Is parking available near 66 Harley Street?
Westminster City Council operates paid on-street parking around Harley Street, with a small number of disabled bays. The nearest large public car parks are at Cavendish Square and Welbeck Street. Most patients use the tube; Regent’s Park, Oxford Circus and Bond Street are all within a ten-minute walk.
Do you treat patients travelling from outside London?
Yes. Many of our Arthrosamid® patients travel from outside the UK. We can coordinate consultation, imaging and treatment into a focused visit; travel and accommodation are arranged separately. Follow-up can be done by phone or video where in-person review is impractical.
Is Arthrosamid® on the NHS in London?
No. Arthrosamid® is not routinely funded by the NHS in London or anywhere else in the UK. Patients access treatment privately on a self-funded basis. See the Arthrosamid® funding and insurance guide for detail.
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Arthrosamid® is a registered trademark of Contura A/S. London Cartilage Clinic is not affiliated with or endorsed by Contura A/S.