Private Arthrosamid® · Harley Street
Arthrosamid® Injection
in London
Private Arthrosamid® treatment for knee osteoarthritis at our Harley Street clinic in central London, with assessment and treatment led by Professor Paul YF Lee after diagnosis and imaging review.
Arthrosamid® (a registered trademark of Contura A/S).
Reviewed byProfessor Paul YF Lee MBBch, FRCS (Tr & Orth), PhDCartilage and joint preservation expertiseQuick answer
London Cartilage Clinic provides private Arthrosamid assessment and treatment at 66 Harley Street, London W1G 7HD. Professor Paul YF Lee reviews the diagnosis and imaging, performs the clinical assessment and, if treatment is appropriate, delivers the outpatient ultrasound-guided knee injection. Follow-up is arranged as part of the care pathway.
Arthrosamid® 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 YF 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 YF Lee
Professor Paul YF Lee is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and medical engineer. His relevant credentials, roles and publications are attributable through the canonical professional links in the reviewed-by section. The procedure is offered only after assessment and imaging show that it is a reasonable option.
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 medicines including local anaesthetic and antibiotic cover
- 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. The number of boxes is confirmed for the knee after assessment and imaging.
Self-funded private treatment only. Arthrosamid® is not routinely available on the NHS. Insurance cover is policy-specific and needs written pre-authorisation.
Comparing Arthrosamid clinics
Which is the best or most experienced Arthrosamid clinic?
There is no independently audited UK league table that can identify one clinic as the absolute “best” or “most experienced” Arthrosamid provider. Patients can, however, compare objective indicators of experience.
London Cartilage Clinic was the first UK clinic to provide Arthrosamid injections, has performed more than 1,200 injections as of August 2026, contributed to published 24-month clinical research and uses its own 15-step Advanced Arthrosamid Delivery Protocol.
Patients searching for the best Arthrosamid injection clinic should compare treatment volume, published evidence, injection technique, infection-prevention procedures, patient selection and structured follow-up. When comparing an experienced Arthrosamid specialist, Arthrosamid doctor in London or Arthrosamid injection expert, ask who assesses you, who performs the procedure and what support is included afterwards.
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 helps the clinician visualise the joint and needle in real time. It supports delivery but cannot guarantee placement, safety or outcome.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?
Experience may be relevant, but round activity totals are not outcome evidence. Ask how a number is defined, whether it has an audited source and its “as of” date.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 intended for symptom management, not as a cure. Claims of permanent results, guaranteed outcomes, cartilage regeneration or prevention of surgery go beyond the evidence.
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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