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CartiHeal surgery in London
CartiHeal is now available through London Cartilage Clinic for selected knee cartilage and osteochondral defects, with assessment and planning led by Professor Paul Lee.
Reviewed byProfessor Paul Lee MBBch, FRCS (Tr & Orth), PhDCartilage and joint preservation expertiseQuick answer
CartiHeal is now bookable at London Cartilage Clinic, beginning with an imaging-led consultation. The clinic books the operation only when the lesion, bone, alignment, stability and rehabilitation plan make CartiHeal a reasonable choice.
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A specialist cartilage pathway, not a product-only appointment
CartiHeal is now available through London Cartilage Clinic for suitable patients. The first appointment is with Professor Paul Lee in Harley Street, where symptoms, examination and current imaging are considered together rather than using an online checklist as a surgical indication.
The purpose of assessment is to identify the operation that best matches the lesion and the whole knee. CartiHeal may be discussed alongside OATS, cell-based repair, scaffold surgery, osteotomy or replacement where those alternatives are more credible.
- Consultation and imaging review with the operating surgeon
- Written explanation of suitability and alternatives
- Hospital, anaesthetic and rehabilitation planning
- Structured post-operative review through the clinic
Consultant-led pathway
One connected clinical decision
- 1Imaging and examinationDefine the focal lesion and the condition of the whole knee.
- 2Suitability and alternativesCompare the implant with graft, cell, alignment or replacement options.
- 3Written surgical planSet out the operation, hospital, fees and rehabilitation before booking.
- 4Follow-up continuityThe clinic reviews surgical recovery and the planned progression.
Useful consultation evidence
Bring the knee history, not only a report
Actual MRI images
The image series carries more planning detail than the written report alone.
Weight-bearing X-rays
Alignment and joint-space distribution may change the treatment choice.
Previous treatment
Operations, injections and rehabilitation show what the knee has already been through.
Real activity goals
The intended function helps test whether the operation is proportionate.
What to bring
Good decisions start with the right imaging and history
Bring the actual MRI images where possible, not only the radiology report. Weight-bearing X-rays may also be needed because alignment and the distribution of osteoarthritis can change whether focal cartilage repair is proportionate.
Previous operations, injections, rehabilitation, instability, swelling and the activities you need the knee to perform all matter. A defined focal defect on a report is only one part of the decision.
If you do not yet have suitable imaging, use a free discovery call to clarify the sensible first step before travelling.
From consultation to surgery
The booking pathway stays conditional on suitability
A consultation can be booked now. If CartiHeal is recommended, the clinic provides a written plan covering the proposed procedure, hospital arrangements, fees, rehabilitation and follow-up. Complex lesions may need additional imaging or a combined mechanical plan.
Being able to book an assessment does not guarantee that the implant will be offered. That distinction protects patients from choosing a named device before the knee has been properly assessed.
London patient journey
From first contact to treatment
- 1Book an assessmentStart with a consultation or clarify the sensible first step by discovery call.
- 2Complete the whole-knee reviewExamination and imaging establish whether CartiHeal belongs in the discussion.
- 3Receive the written planThe procedure, alternatives, fees and recovery are made explicit.
- 4Schedule suitable treatmentSurgery is booked only after the recommendation and practical recovery plan agree.
CartiHeal in London questions
Is CartiHeal available in London now?
Yes. CartiHeal assessment and treatment are now available through London Cartilage Clinic for suitable patients.
Can I book CartiHeal surgery directly?
You can book a specialist consultation. Surgery is booked only after imaging, examination, medical history and alternatives have been reviewed.
Do I need an MRI before the consultation?
Recent MRI images are usually useful for focal cartilage planning. If you do not have suitable imaging, the clinic can advise on the appropriate sequence.
Can international patients be assessed?
Yes. Imaging can help with early planning, but a formal surgical recommendation still requires an appropriate clinical assessment and the practical recovery plan.
Still have more specific concerns?
Free Discovery CallOptions that our doctors may discuss include NanoACi, ChondroFiller, Mytocel MSK, joint replacement, established conservative care or surgery, depending on examination and imaging.
Book a CartiHeal consultation in London
Professor Lee can review your imaging, explain the alternatives and decide whether CartiHeal is a credible option for your knee.