Rotator cuff repair cost in the UK
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Inclusive price
£16,000
All-inclusive of theatre, REGENTEN tendon augmentation, consultant anaesthetist and follow-up.
Why this costs what it costs
Rotator cuff repair is an arthroscopic procedure to re-attach the torn tendon to the bone. At London Cartilage Clinic the repair is augmented with REGENTEN, a porcine collagen tendon-augmentation device that supports tendon healing and reduces the risk of re-tear in larger or retracted tears. A typical case takes ninety to one hundred and twenty minutes of theatre time. The augmentation, surgical disposables, instrumentation and consumables make up a meaningful share of the cost.
The £16,000figure covers the surgeon’s time on the day, the consultant anaesthetist, theatre time, the REGENTEN augmentation, and two post-operative reviews plus a six-month outcome assessment. Many UK clinics charge separately for tendon augmentation devices; we include them in the price as standard.
What is included in the price
Included in the price
- Pre-operative consultation with Charles Corbin (60 minutes)
- Pre-admission anaesthetic review
- Theatre fee, surgical disposables and anaesthetic agents
- REGENTEN tendon augmentation
- Operating surgeon’s fee
- Consultant anaesthetist’s fee
- Cryotherapy and on-the-day medications
- Sling and post-operative immobilisation as 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 rotator cuff repair at London Cartilage Clinic
REGENTEN augmentation as standard
REGENTEN is a tendon-augmentation collagen device that supports rotator cuff repair and reduces re-tear risk in larger or retracted tears. Many UK clinics charge for it separately when they offer it at all. We include it in the £16,000 price.Charles Corbin, consultant shoulder surgeon
Rotator cuff repair at London Cartilage Clinic is led by Charles Corbin, our consultant shoulder and hand surgeon. The pre-operative consultation, surgery and post-operative reviews are all with Charles.Honest about whether surgery is the right answer
Many rotator cuff tears, particularly partial-thickness ones, do well with conservative management or biologically-augmented injection. We will tell you, at consultation, whether surgery is the right conversation for your tear or whether non-surgical care should be tried first.The surgeon you see is the surgeon who operates
There is no transfer to a registrar or to another consultant between consultation and theatre.
Your rotator cuff journey
- 1
Discovery call (free, 15 minutes)
A clinical coordinator confirms whether surgical repair looks like the right conversation, books the consultation if so, and answers cost questions. - 2
Consultation with Charles Corbin (£350, 60 minutes)
Imaging review, examination, and a treatment plan in writing. We confirm whether the tear is best managed surgically, conservatively or with image-guided injection. - 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 six weeks
Sling and protected range-of-motion to allow the repair and the augmentation to integrate. Direct line to the surgical team for any concerns during this period. - 6
Weeks 6 to 16
Physiotherapy with your chosen physiotherapist, progressive return to function. Two follow-up consultations included with us. - 7
Six-month review
Outcome assessment, return-to-activity guidance, and discharge planning.
Funding, insurance and payment
Self-pay
£16,000 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 and what changes
Most patients are out of the sling by week six and return to most recreational activity by four to six months. Higher-impact activity (overhead sport, heavy lifting) is confirmed at the six-month review. The REGENTEN augmentation reduces re-tear risk compared to repair without augmentation.
For smaller, partial-thickness tears, conservative management or biologically-augmented injection often gives as good an outcome as surgery. We will be honest about which is the right conversation for your specific tear.
Patient stories
I had a complete rotator cuff tear and was told it would not heal without surgery. The repair with REGENTEN held up well; six months on I am back to climbing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does rotator cuff repair cost in the UK?
What is REGENTEN and why is it included?
When is rotator cuff repair the right operation?
Who is Charles Corbin?
Can I claim rotator cuff repair on private medical insurance?
Does the price include the anaesthetist and the augmentation?
How long is recovery, and is physiotherapy included?
What if I have only a partial tear?
Why is rotator cuff repair at London Cartilage Clinic priced where it is?
Is the surgeon I see at consultation the same one who will operate?
Where will the surgery happen?
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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 rotator cuff repair page.