Meniscus regeneration cost in the UK
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At a glance
How much does meniscus regeneration cost in the UK?
Meniscus regeneration cost at LCC is £9,800, inclusive of theatre, the consultant anaesthetist, the regenerative biology (PRF, collagen scaffold and mFat) and post-operative follow-up. Private meniscus regeneration cost figures are not consistently published across the UK because many clinics treat the biology as a paid extra on top of a baseline meniscus repair fee. At LCC, meniscus regeneration is delivered by Professor Paul Lee at an ICRS Teaching Centre of Excellence with the biology included as standard.
Inclusive price
£9,800
All-inclusive of theatre, biology, consultant anaesthetist and follow-up.
Meniscus regeneration cost in the UK explained
Meniscus regeneration at LCC combines arthroscopic meniscus repair with biological augmentation that supports tissue regeneration during healing: PRF (platelet-rich fibrin), collagen scaffold and mFat (micro-fragmented adipose tissue) are placed at the repair site at the time of surgery. A typical case takes ninety to one hundred and twenty minutes of theatre time. The biology, surgical disposables and instrumentation are all part of the cost.
At LCC the procedure is performed by Professor Paul Lee. The £9,800 figure covers the surgeon’s time on the day, the consultant anaesthetist, theatre time, the regenerative biology, and two post-operative reviews plus a six-month outcome review. We do not charge for the biology as an extra.
What is included in the price
Included in the price
- Pre-operative consultation with Professor Lee (60 minutes)
- Pre-admission anaesthetic review
- Theatre fee, surgical disposables and anaesthetic agents
- Operating surgeon’s fee
- Consultant anaesthetist’s fee
- Biological augmentation: PRF, collagen scaffold, and mFat
- Cryotherapy and on-the-day medications
- Bracing and walking aid where required
- Two post-operative consultations (typically week 2 and week 6)
- Six-month post-operative review
- Direct line to the surgical team for post-operative concerns
Not included, quoted separately
- MRI imaging at £450 where not already available
- Pre-operative bloods if not already available
- Onward physiotherapy, quoted separately by your physiotherapist
- Travel and accommodation for international patients
Why meniscus regeneration at LCC
A regenerate-first philosophy
Many clinics still default to partial meniscectomy. We repair and biologically augment wherever the tear pattern allows because long-term protection of the underlying cartilage matters more than the operative time saved by trimming.ICRS Teaching Centre of Excellence
LCC is recognised by the International Cartilage Regeneration and Joint Preservation Society as a Teaching Centre of Excellence. Meniscus and cartilage preservation are principal interests of the clinic.Biology included as standard
PRF, collagen scaffold and mFat are added to every meniscus regeneration case as standard. Many UK clinics charge for these as separate items; we include them in the £9,800 figure.The surgeon you see is the surgeon who operates
Pre-operative consultation, surgery and post-operative reviews are with Professor Lee. There is no transfer to a registrar or to another consultant.
Your meniscus regeneration journey
- 1
Discovery call (free, 15 minutes)
A clinical coordinator confirms whether meniscus regeneration looks like the right treatment to investigate, books the consultation if so, and answers cost questions. - 2
Consultation with Professor Lee (£350, 60 minutes)
Imaging review, examination, and a treatment plan in writing. We confirm whether the meniscus is salvageable for biologically-augmented repair, or whether replacement is the right operation. - 3
Pre-operative preparation
Bloods, anaesthetic review, consent process. Typically two to three weeks before surgery. - 4
Day of surgery
Day-case admission at our partner hospital on Weymouth Street, central London. Surgery takes ninety to one hundred and twenty minutes. Most patients are home the same day. - 5
First two weeks
Brace, crutches and protected weight-bearing while the repair heals. Direct line to the surgical team for any concerns. - 6
Weeks 2 to 12
Physiotherapy with your chosen physiotherapist, progressive return to function. Two follow-up consultations included. - 7
Six-month review
Outcome assessment, return-to-sport guidance where applicable, and discharge planning.
Funding, insurance and payment
Self-pay
£9,800 settled by bank transfer or card before surgery.
We can discuss finance options on request rather than promoting a specific finance partner.
Private medical insurance
London Cartilage Clinic is a private-pay practice and does not work with UK insurance panels.
If you are insured, we can provide an itemised invoice for you to submit for reimbursement, but you settle the bill with us directly.
International patients
Outcomes after meniscus regeneration
Meniscus regeneration is a repair-with-biology approach that aims to preserve the meniscus and protect the underlying cartilage. Most patients are walking unaided by week six and return to recreational activity by three to six months, with cutting and pivoting sport confirmed at the six-month review. Outcomes for biologically-augmented repair are better than for repair without augmentation.
Where the meniscus cannot be salvaged, allograft meniscus replacement (£28,000) is the alternative. We will tell you, at consultation, which conversation is the right one for your knee.
Patient stories
I researched meniscus regeneration before my consultation. Professor Lee not only confirmed it was the right approach but also explained the biology in a way that made sense. I am back to running again.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the biology included in the price?
When is meniscus replacement the answer instead of regeneration?
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How long is recovery, and is physiotherapy included?
Why is meniscus regeneration at LCC priced where it is?
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Two paths from here
For when you want to talk first, the discovery call costs nothing. For when you have decided you want to be assessed, book a consultation with the operating surgeon. Either way you can learn how the procedure works on the meniscus regeneration page.