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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Knee Replacement (Total) Cost Average | $11,500 - $31,500 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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Indiana Orthopaedic Center | Indianapolis | Ortho Surgery Center |
Surgery Center of Esi | Indianapolis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Riverview Hospital | Noblesville | Acute Care Hospital |
Wishard Memorial Hospital | Indianapolis | Acute Care Hospital |
Hancock Regional Hospital | Greenfield | Acute Care Hospital |
New Hope Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine | Noblesville | Ortho Surgery Center |
Clarian West Medical Center | Avon | Acute Care Hospital |
Surgery Center | Indianapolis | Ortho Surgery Center |
Eagle Highlands Surgery Center | Indianapolis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Central Indiana Orthopedics | Fishers | Ortho Surgery Center |
Orthoindy-danville | Danville | Ortho Surgery Center |
Indiana Orthopaedic Surgery Center | Indianapolis | Ortho Surgery Center |
Westview Hospital | Indianapolis | Acute Care Hospital |
Meridian Orthopedics | Carmel | Ortho Surgery Center |
Senate Street Surgery Center | Indianapolis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Northside Orthopaedic Center | Carmel | Ortho Surgery Center |
Hancock Surgery Center | Greenfield | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Beltway Surgery Center Springmill | Indianapolis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Francis Hospital - Mooresville | Mooresville | Acute Care Hospital |
Hamilton Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine | Noblesville | Ortho Surgery Center |
Central Indiana Surgery Center | Indianapolis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Methodist Hospital | Indianapolis | Acute Care Hospital |
Surgical Care Center | Indianapolis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Vincent Heart Center of Indiana | Indianapolis | Acute Care Hospital |
Foot and Ankle Surgery Center | Indianapolis | Ortho Surgery Center |
South Emerson Surgery Center | Indianapolis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Franciscan Surgery Center | Indianapolis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Center for Special Surgery | Indianapolis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Major Hospital | Shelbyville | Acute Care Hospital |
Orthopaedics Indianapolis | Greencastle | Ortho Surgery Center |
Community Hospital South | Indianapolis | Acute Care Hospital |
Indiana Orthopaedic Hospital | Indianapolis | Acute Care Hospital |
The Surgery Center of Carmel | Carmel | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Hernia Center Plus | Indianapolis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Beltway Surgery Center | Indianapolis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Witham Memorial Hospital | Lebanon | Acute Care Hospital |
South Central Surgery Center | Franklin | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Orthopaedic Care Center | Franklin | Ortho Surgery Center |
The Indiana Heart Hospital | Indianapolis | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Vincent Carmel Hospital | Carmel | Acute Care Hospital |
Orthoindy-fishers | Fishers | Ortho Surgery Center |
New Hope Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine | Carmel | Ortho Surgery Center |
Rivercross Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine | Noblesville | Ortho Surgery Center |
Clarian North Medical Center | Carmel | Acute Care Hospital |
Naab Road Surgery Center | Indianapolis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Putnam County Hospital | Greencastle | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Surgery Center of Indianapolis | Indianapolis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Methodist Sports Medicine Center | Indianapolis | Ortho Surgery Center |
Centro Medico Alivio | Indianapolis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Hendricks Regional Health Danville | Danville | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Francis Hospital - Beech Grove | Beech Grove | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Francis Hospital - Indianapolis | Indianapolis | Acute Care Hospital |
Indiana Orthopaedic Center | Indianapolis | Ortho Surgery Center |
Johnson Memorial Hospital | Franklin | Acute Care Hospital |
Women's Physician Surgery Center | Indianapolis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
The Indiana Orthopaedic Center | Noblesville | Ortho Surgery Center |
North Meridian Surgery Center | Indianapolis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Sycamore Springs Surgery Center | Indianapolis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Greenwood Orthopaedics | Indianapolis | Ortho Surgery Center |
Morgan Hospital and Medical Center | Martinsville | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Vincent Indianapolis Hospital | Indianapolis | Acute Care Hospital |
Community Hospital East | Indianapolis | Acute Care Hospital |
Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel | Ambulatory Surgical 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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