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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Knee Replacement (Total) Cost Average | $11,000 - $30,200 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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AdventHealth Surgery Center Wellswood | Tampa | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Brandon Ambulatory Surgery Center | Brandon | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
North Pinellas Surgery Center | Dundein | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Bayfront Same Day Surgery Center. | St Petersburg | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Bay Area Physicians Surgery Center | Riverview | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Florida Hospital | Tampa | Acute Care Hospital |
Town and Country Hospital | Tampa | Acute Care Hospital |
Suncoast Medical Clinic | St Petersburg | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Morton Plant Hospital | Clearwater | Acute Care Hospital |
Usf Health Endoscopy and Surgery Center | Tampa | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital | Tarpon Springs | Acute Care Hospital |
Journey Lite of West Florida | Tampa | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Florida Joint Replacement Center New Port Richey | New Port Richey | Ortho Surgery Center |
C Med Ambulatory Surgery Center | Clearwater | Ortho Surgery Center |
Memorial Hospital of Tampa | Tampa | Acute Care Hospital |
Bayonet Point Surgery and Endoscopy Center | Hudson | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mease Dunedin Hospital | Dunedin | Acute Care Hospital |
New Port Richey Surgery Center | New Port Richey | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Pediatric Surgery Center -odessa | Odessa | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Largo Medical Center | Largo | Acute Care Hospital |
Suncoast Outpatient Surgery Center | Spring Hill | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills | Zephyrhills | Acute Care Hospital |
Ambulatory Surgery Center - Tampa | Tampa | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Seven Springs Surgery Center | New Port Richey | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
New Tampa Surgery Center | Wesley Chapel | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point | Hudson | Acute Care Hospital |
Center for Special Surgery | St Petersburg | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Park Medical Surgery Center | St Petersburg | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Florida Medical Clinic Special Procedures Center | Zephyrhills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
South Tampa Surgery Center | Tampa | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
St Joseph's Same Day Surgery | Tampa | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mease Countryside Hospital | Safety Harbor | Acute Care Hospital |
St Anthonys Physicians Surgery Center | St Petersburg | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Bardmoor Surgery | Largo | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Same Day Surgery Centers of Florida | Zephyrhills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Community Hospital | New Port Richey | Acute Care Hospital |
Seascape Surgery Center | Tampa | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
St Petersburg Surgery Center | St Petersburg | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
West Coast Musculoskeletal Institute Pl | Brooksville | Ortho Surgery Center |
Orthopaedic Surgery Center of Clearwater | Clearwater | Ortho Surgery Center |
Florida Orthopaedic Institute Surgery Center | Temple Terrace | Ortho Surgery Center |
Oak Hill Hospital | Brooksville | Acute Care Hospital |
Palms of Pasadena Hospital | Saint Petersburg | Acute Care Hospital |
Largo Ambulatory Surgery Center | Largo | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Brandon Outpatient Surgery Center | Brandon | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Northside Hospital | Saint Petersburg | Acute Care Hospital |
Edward White Hospital | Saint Petersburg | Acute Care Hospital |
Countryside Surgery Center | Clearwater | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital | New Port Richey | Acute Care Hospital |
Clearwater Orthopedic and Sports Medicine | Clearwater | Ortho Surgery Center |
South Bay Hospital | Sun City Center | Acute Care Hospital |
South Florida Baptist Hospital | Plant City | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Joseph's Hospital | Tampa | Acute Care Hospital |
Center for Specialized Surgery | Tampa | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Bayfront Health Brooksville | Brooksville | Acute Care Hospital |
Sun Coast Hospital | Largo | Acute Care Hospital |
Mariner Surgery Center | Spring Hill | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Petersburg General Hospital | Saint Petersburg | Acute Care Hospital |
West Bay Surgery Center | Largo | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Meadow Lane Surgery Center | New Port Richey | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Holiday Surgery Center | Holiday | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Suncoast Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Center | Spring Hill | Ortho Surgery Center |
Florida Hospital - Carrollwood | Tampa | Acute Care Hospital |
Pasco Orthopedics and Sports Medicine | Zephyrhills | Ortho Surgery Center |
Belleair Surgery Center | Clearwater | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Florida Orthopaedic Institute | Tampa | Ortho Surgery Center |
Tampa General Hospital | Tampa | Acute Care Hospital |
Hernando Endoscopy and Surgery Center | Brooksville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
St Lukes Surgical Center | Tarpon Springs | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute | Tampa | Acute Care Hospital |
Tampa Orthopedic Clinic | Tampa | Ortho Surgery Center |
Saint Anthony's Hospital | Saint Petersburg | Acute Care Hospital |
Sand Hill Bone and Joint | Plant City | Ortho Surgery Center |
Pediatric Surgery Centers | Tampa | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Orthopaedic Specialties of Tampa Bay | Clearwater | Ortho Surgery Center |
Florida Medical Clinic Ambulatory Surgery Center | Tampa | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Bayfront Medical Center | Saint Petersburg | Acute Care Hospital |
Coastal Orthopaedics and Sports | New Port Richey | Ortho Surgery Center |
Bayfront Health Dade City | Dade City | Acute Care Hospital |
Tampa Bay Specialty Surgery Center | Pinellas Park | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Orthopaedics Center of Brandon | Brandon | Ortho Surgery Center |
Armenia Surgery Center | Tampa | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Florida Specialty Surgery Center | St Petersburg | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Brandon Surgery Center | Brandon | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Suncoast Specialty Surgery Center, | New Port Richey | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Trinity Surgery Center | Trinity | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
St Michaels Surgery Center | Largo | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Florida Endoscopy and Surgery Center | Brooksville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Brandon Regional Hospital | Brandon | Acute Care Hospital |
Pasadena Surgery Center | St Petersburg | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
All Children's Surgikid of Florida | Tampa | 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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