Arthrosamid® cost in the UK
- Central price data
- Consultant-led assessment
- Ultrasound-guided knee injection
Reviewed byProfessor Paul YF Lee MBBch, FRCS (Tr & Orth), PhDCartilage and joint preservation expertiseQuick answer
How much does Arthrosamid cost in the UK?
Arthrosamid cost in the UK starts at £3,000 for one box at London Cartilage Clinic, with £5,500 for two boxes and £8,000 for three. Each Arthrosamid price is inclusive of the consultation, ultrasound, the product itself, prophylactic antibiotic cover, the procedure and the six-week follow-up. The number of boxes is confirmed after knee assessment and imaging review. MRI, onward physiotherapy, travel and accommodation are separate where required.
The number of boxes is confirmed for the knee after clinical assessment and imaging review.
| Procedure | Price |
|---|---|
1 box One-box knee treatment where clinically indicated. | £3,000 |
2 boxes Two-box option where the treatment plan requires it. | £5,500 |
3 boxes Three-box option where the treatment plan requires it. | £8,000 |
Am I Suitable?
Take the Arthrosamid® Suitability Assessment
Answer eight short questions on the dedicated assessment page to organise the information relevant to your consultation. The questionnaire is a decision aid and does not diagnose knee pain or confirm treatment suitability.
Start the Suitability AssessmentArthrosamid cost in the UK explained
Arthrosamid is a polyacrylamide hydrogel imported from Denmark under prescription. The product itself is a substantial component of the price. The package also covers assessment, ultrasound-guided delivery, sterile preparation, the documented antibiotic protocol and post-procedure management. Ultrasound supports real-time visualisation but does not guarantee placement or outcome.
At London Cartilage Clinic the procedure is delivered by Professor Paul YF Lee. The price covers the consultation on the day, ultrasound, the product, the protocol, and a six-week follow-up. MRI is separate when updated cross-sectional imaging is clinically required.
Comparing Arthrosamid® Clinics
Questions to ask before comparing Arthrosamid® prices
A cheaper headline price often reflects what is not included. Use these questions when comparing UK clinics on Arthrosamid® cost — the answers tell you more than the price itself.
Is the injection delivered under real-time ultrasound guidance?
Ultrasound lets the clinician visualise the joint and needle in real time. It supports delivery but does not guarantee placement, safety or outcome.Who performs the injection — and is it the same clinician as the consultation?
A consultant-led pathway where the consulting clinician also 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 is a serious potential complication. Ask what antibiotic and sterile-field protocol is used, how warning symptoms are explained and how urgent concerns are handled.Are IV antibiotics included in the headline price?
Some clinics quote a base injection fee and add antibiotic cover, MRI or follow-up later. Ask for the all-in cost in writing before deciding.How many Arthrosamid® injections has the clinician performed?
Ask how any activity number is defined, verified and dated. Published evidence and transparent outcomes are more useful than an unsupported round total.What is included if symptoms flare after treatment?
Out-of-hours support, follow-up appointments and a clear escalation pathway should be part of the package, not extras quoted later.What clinical follow-up is included as standard?
A six-week clinical review is the minimum we would recommend. Cheaper packages sometimes skip follow-up entirely or quote it separately.How does the clinic decide who is not suitable for Arthrosamid®?
Assessment should cover the diagnosis, imaging, contraindications, alternatives and situations where a surgical opinion may be more appropriate. A questionnaire cannot establish suitability on its own.
What is included in the price
Included in the price
- Pre-treatment consultation with Professor Lee
- Ultrasound imaging on the day
- The Arthrosamid product itself (1, 2 or 3 box as applicable)
- The injection delivered under the London Cartilage Clinic fifteen-step protocol
- On-the-day medicines including local anaesthetic and prophylactic antibiotic cover
- Six-week clinical follow-up
- Direct line to the team for questions during recovery
Not included, quoted separately
- MRI imaging, where updated cross-sectional imaging is needed and not already available
- Onward physiotherapy, which is quoted separately by your physiotherapist
- Travel and accommodation for international patients
Why Arthrosamid at London Cartilage Clinic
Consultant-led pathway
Professor Lee reviews the diagnosis and imaging and performs the procedure when it is appropriate. His personal credentials and publications are attributed through the visible reviewed-by link rather than unsupported provider-ranking claims.A protocol, not a product
The package covers the treatment pathway around the product: selection, ultrasound guidance, sterile preparation, antibiotic cover, written aftercare and follow-up. These steps support care but cannot guarantee an outcome.Long-acting, not regenerative
Arthrosamid is honestly described as a cushion, not a cure. Where you have arthritis and want symptom management without surgery, it may be one option to discuss. Arthrosamid does not regenerate cartilage or prove that replacement will be delayed. Alternatives are compared after imaging and assessment.Patients we treat
We treat recreational runners and walkers, people who want lasting symptom control without surgery, and patients who have been told a knee replacement is the only option and want a second opinion before agreeing to it.
Your Arthrosamid journey
- 1
Discovery call (free, 15 minutes)
A clinical coordinator confirms whether Arthrosamid looks like the right treatment to investigate, books the consultation if so, and answers cost questions. - 2
Consultation with Professor Lee
Imaging review, examination, and a treatment plan in writing. We confirm whether you are a candidate, how many boxes are likely needed, and the price you will pay. - 3
Pre-treatment imaging
Where suitable current imaging is not already available, updated imaging can be arranged and is quoted separately. - 4
The injection
A 30 to 45 minute outpatient appointment using the London Cartilage Clinic fifteen-step protocol under ultrasound guidance. No general anaesthetic. - 5
First 72 hours
The published cohort protocol advised rest for 24 hours and no strenuous activity for 72 hours, followed by an individual return-to-activity plan. - 6
Six-week follow-up
Clinical review, pain and function scores, and onward physiotherapy guidance where helpful.
Funding, insurance and payment
Self-pay
£3,000, £5,500 or £8,000 depending on the number of boxes used. Settled by bank transfer or card before the procedure.
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. Arthrosamid is not routinely available through NHS pathways. Insurance depends on the individual policy and written pre-authorisation.
We can provide an itemised invoice for you to submit to your insurer if you wish to claim, but the agreement is between you and your insurer.
International patients
Outcomes after Arthrosamid
Arthrosamid is intended for symptomatic adult knee osteoarthritis. The London Cartilage Clinic/MSK Doctors observational cohort reports group-level pain and function outcomes through 24 months. With no randomised control group, it cannot prove causation or predict the response or duration for an individual.
Arthrosamid is not a cure, does not regenerate cartilage and has not been proved to delay knee replacement. A surgical assessment may be more appropriate for advanced disease, deformity or substantial functional loss.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Arthrosamid cost in the UK?
How many boxes will I need?
Can I claim Arthrosamid on private medical insurance?
Does the price include ultrasound and the product?
Is this Arthrosamid price for a knee injection?
How long does Arthrosamid last?
How does Arthrosamid compare to ChondroFiller, knee replacement or steroid injections?
Why is Arthrosamid priced where it is?
Can I pay in instalments?
Is the clinician I see at consultation the same one who injects?
Where will the procedure happen?
Ready to talk
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 Arthrosamid page.