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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Knee Replacement (Total) Cost Average | $9,800 - $27,000 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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Georgia SurgiCare | Snellville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Georgia SurgiCare | Norcross | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Metro Atlanta Gastroenterology | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Georgia SurgiCare | Lawrenceville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Perimeter Surgery Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Georgia Surgicare | Monroe | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Newton Rockdale Ambulatory Surgery Center | Covington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Cliniceagle's Landing Bone and Joint | Stockbridge | Ortho Surgery Center |
Mountainside Orthopedics | Jasper | Ortho Surgery Center |
Northside Foot and Ankle Outpatient Surgical Center | Lawrenceville | Ortho Surgery Center |
Marietta Surgical Center | Marietta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Henry Medical Center | Stockbridge | Acute Care Hospital |
Wellstar Douglas Hospital | Douglasville | Acute Care Hospital |
Warm Springs Medical Center | Warm Springs | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Canton Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine | Canton | Ortho Surgery Center |
North Fulton Regional Hospital | Roswell | Acute Care Hospital |
Forsyth Surgical Center | Cumming | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Resurgens Orthopaedics | Woodstock | Ortho Surgery Center |
Northwoods Surgery Center | Cumming | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
CPM Sugery Center | Austell | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
University Orthopaedics | Decatur | Ortho Surgery Center |
Sylvan Grove Hospital | Jackson | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Georgia Sports Medicine | Duluth | Ortho Surgery Center |
Robert I Heden, DPM | Marietta | Ortho Surgery Center |
Dekalb Medical Center | Decatur | Acute Care Hospital |
Cobb Foot and Leg Surgical Center | Marietta | Ortho Surgery Center |
Grady Memorial Hospital | Atlanta | Acute Care Hospital |
Advanced Surgery Center of Georgia | Canton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Gwinnett Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine | Duluth | Ortho Surgery Center |
Rockdale Medical Center | Conyers | Acute Care Hospital |
Resurgens Orthopaedics | Mcdonough | Ortho Surgery Center |
Northlake Surgical Center | Tucker | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Peachtree Orthopeadic Surgery Center | Atlanta | Ortho Surgery Center |
Lawrenceville Surgery Center | Lawrenceville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Dekalb Medical Center - Hillandale Campus | Lithonia | Acute Care Hospital |
Northside Dunwoody Outpatient Surgery Center | Dunwoody | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Wesley Woods Hospital | Atlanta | Acute Care Hospital |
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital | Jasper | Acute Care Hospital |
Spalding Regional Medical Center | Griffin | Acute Care Hospital |
Southern Regional Medical Center | Riverdale | Acute Care Hospital |
Emory Eastside Medical Center | Snellville | Acute Care Hospital |
Northside Hospital - Cherokee | Canton | Acute Care Hospital |
The Physicians' North Atlanta Surgery Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Academy Orthopedics, Ambulatory Surgical Center | Cumming | Ortho Surgery Center |
Atlanta Medical Center | Atlanta | Acute Care Hospital |
Emory-adventist Hospital | Smyrna | Acute Care Hospital |
Orthopedic Surgery | Lawrenceville | Ortho Surgery Center |
Jimenez Foot, Ankle and Leg Ambulatory Surgery Center | Snellville | Ortho Surgery Center |
Roderique Surgi-center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Resurgens Orthopaedics | Covington | Ortho Surgery Center |
Georgia Surgical Center On Peachtree | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Milton Hall Surgery Center | Alpharetta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Emory University Hospital | Atlanta | Acute Care Hospital |
International Center for Foot and Ankle Surgery | Jonesboro | Ortho Surgery Center |
Southern Orthopaedic Surgery Center of Fayetteville | Fayetteville | Ortho Surgery Center |
Summit Orthopaedic Surgery Ctr | Newnan | Ortho Surgery Center |
Ambulatory Laser and Surgery Center | Forest Park | Ortho Surgery Center |
Jasper Memorial Hospital | Monticello | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Alliance Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine | Decatur | Ortho Surgery Center |
Clayton Outpatient Surgical Center | Jonesboro | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta | Atlanta | Acute Care Hospital |
Southwest Atlanta Ambulatory Foot and Ankle Surgical Center | Atlanta | Ortho Surgery Center |
Walton Regional Medical Center | Monroe | Acute Care Hospital |
Atlanta Outpatient Surgery Center | Sandy Springs | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Resurgens Orthopaedics | Snellville | Ortho Surgery Center |
Newnan Foot and Ankle Surgery Center | Newnan | Ortho Surgery Center |
Rock Bridge Surgical Institute | Roswell | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Sutton Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine | Stockbridge | Ortho Surgery Center |
Spine and Orthopedic Center | Jonesboro | Ortho Surgery Center |
Barrow Regional Medical Center | Winder | Acute Care Hospital |
Gwinnett Medical Center | Lawrenceville | Acute Care Hospital |
Georgia Knee and Sports Medicine | Decatur | Ortho Surgery Center |
Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta Surgery Center at Meridian Mark Plaza | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgery Center at Mt Zion | Morrow | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Piedmont Newnan Hospital | Newnan | Acute Care Hospital |
South Metro Bone and Joint | Stockbridge | Ortho Surgery Center |
Laurus Surgical | Conyers | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Piedmont Fayette Hospital | Fayetteville | Acute Care Hospital |
Cartersville Medical Center | Cartersville | Acute Care Hospital |
Emory Orthopaedic Outpatient Surgery Center | Atlanta | Ortho Surgery Center |
Ambulatory Foot and Leg Surgery Center | Austell | Ortho Surgery Center |
Sutton Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine | Fayetteville | Ortho Surgery Center |
Carrollton Orthopaedic Surgery Center | Carrollton | Ortho Surgery Center |
Emory Crawford Long Hospital | Atlanta | Acute Care Hospital |
Resurgens Surgical Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Resurgens Orthopaedics | Decatur | Ortho Surgery Center |
Resurgens Orthopaedics | Kennesaw | Ortho Surgery Center |
Roswell Center for Foot and Ankle Surgery | Roswell | Ortho Surgery Center |
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital | Marietta | Acute Care Hospital |
Tanner Medical Center Carrollton | Carrollton | Acute Care Hospital |
Piedmont Hospital | Atlanta | Acute Care Hospital |
North Atlanta Orthopaedic Surgery Center | Duluth | Ortho Surgery Center |
East Metro Orthopaedics | Conyers | Ortho Surgery Center |
Atlanta Center for Foot and Ankle Surgery | Atlanta | Ortho Surgery Center |
Northside Hospital | Atlanta | Acute Care Hospital |
Eps Surgical Center | Decatur | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
The Ross Orthopaedic Wellness Center | Lithonia | Ortho Surgery Center |
Perlow Facility | Marietta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Tanner Medical Center Villa Rica | Villa Rica | Acute Care Hospital |
Killian Hill Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic | Lilburn | Ortho Surgery Center |
Dennis Surgial Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Buckhead Ambulatory Surgery Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Emory Clinic Ambulatory Surgery Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Roswell Surgery Center | Roswell | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Gwinnett Center for Outpatient Surgery | Snellville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Georgia SurgiCare | Loganville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Podiatric Surgicenter | Decatur | Ortho Surgery Center |
Wellstar Paulding Hospital | Dallas | Acute Care Hospital |
Resurgens Orthopaedics | Douglasville | Ortho Surgery Center |
Wellstar Cobb Hospital | Austell | Acute Care Hospital |
Northside Hospital - Forsyth | Cumming | Acute Care Hospital |
Specialty Surgery Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
North Crescent Surgery Center | Alpharetta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Center for Orthopedic Surgery | Cartersville | Ortho Surgery Center |
Resurgens Orthopaedics | Marietta | Ortho Surgery Center |
South Fulton Medical Center | East Point | Acute Care Hospital |
Orthopaedic South Surgical Center | Morrow | Ortho Surgery Center |
Higgins General Hospital | Bremen | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
East West Surgery Center | Austell | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Newton Medical Center | Covington | Acute Care Hospital |
Sports Medicine South | Lawrenceville | Ortho Surgery Center |
Knee Replacement Surgery Cost and Procedure Introduction
Knee replacement surgery, sometimes called total knee replacement or TKR, is an option for people who have knee pain or loss of mobility. Osteoarthritis is the most common reason, but injuries — fractures, torn cartilage and torn ligaments — may also lead to degeneration which is cause for knee replacement. This procedure is usually only considered after more conservative measures — anti-inflammatory medication, bracing, physical therapy, prescription pain medication and restrictions in activity — have been exhausted with little or no improvement. This procedure is performed under general anesthetic. Patients typically stay in the hospital for several days after the surgery and can return to normal activities after six weeks, though you will have to avoid high-impact activities after a knee replacement.
Patient Preparation for Knee Replacement Surgery
A physical examination will be performed along with blood or other diagnostic tests — X-rays, MRIs, etc. It is particularly important to inform the physician of all medications or vitamins taken regularly or if you are pregnant (or think you might be pregnant). Tell your doctor if you have heart, lung or other medical conditions that may need special attention and, finally, if you have a history of bleeding disorders or if you are taking any anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medications, aspirin or other medications that affect blood clotting. You will be given instructions in advance that will outline what you should and should not do in preparation for the surgery; be sure to read and follow those instructions. You will be asked to fast for eight hours before the procedure, generally after midnight. You will need to make arrangements for transportation after the surgery is complete. If you are given a prescription for pain medication, have it filled prior to surgery.
What to Expect During and After Knee Replacement Surgery
The surgery itself usually takes about two hours, but the preparation and recovery time may have several hours. An intravenous line is inserted into the arm to administer a sedative and a painkiller. Your heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate and oxygen level will be monitored during the procedure. The procedure is done while you are under general anesthesia (unconscious and pain-free). Typically, knee replacement surgery is performed by an orthopedic surgeon. Once unconscious, the surgeon will make an incision down the middle of the knee, eight to 10 inches long. The ends of the tibia and femur are then and prepared for the prosthetic. The new knee components are then attached to the bones using bone cement, and the surgeon will then test for fit and mobility. Finally, the incision will be stitched closed.
After surgery, you will be taken to the recovery room for observation. Once your blood pressure, pulse, and breathing are stable and you are alert, you will be taken to your hospital room. Patients stay in the hospital from one to three days, when pain can be managed without IV pain medication and the patient can safely use crutches or a walker. Before being discharged, you will be given instructions about care for your incisions, limits on activities and what you should do to aid your recovery. If you notice any of the following, call the number the hospital gave you: Fever, excessive sweating, difficulty urinating, redness, bleeding or worsening pain.
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