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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Knee Replacement (Total) Cost Average | $16,700 - $45,800 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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Rancho Mirage Surgery Center | Rancho Mirage | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Ontario Advanced Surgery Center | Ontario | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Desert Regional Medical Center | Palm Springs | Acute Care Hospital |
Redlands Community Hospital | Redlands | Acute Care Hospital |
Riverside Community Hospital | Riverside | Acute Care Hospital |
Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center | Fontana | Acute Care Hospital |
Rancho Springs Medical Center | Murrieta | Acute Care Hospital |
Inland Surgery Center | Riverside | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Hallmark Surgical Center | San Bernardino | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
De Anza Surgery Center | Riverside | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
El Mirador Surgical Center | Palm Springs | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Arlington Podiatry Surgery Center | Riverside | Ortho Surgery Center |
Hemet Valley Medical Center | Hemet | Acute Care Hospital |
John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital | Indio | Acute Care Hospital |
Hope Square Surgical Center | Rancho Mirage | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Barstow Community Hospital | Barstow | Acute Care Hospital |
Inland Surgery Center | Redlands | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Corona Regional Medical Center | Corona | Acute Care Hospital |
Hemet Healthcare Surgicenter | Hemet | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino | Acute Care Hospital |
Surgery Center of the Temecula Valley | Murieta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Brockton Surgical Center | Riverside | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Inland Outpatient Care Centers | Riverside | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Four Seasons Surgery Centers of Ontario | Ontario | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Victor Valley Community Hospital | Victorville | Acute Care Hospital |
Bear Valley Community Hospital | Big Bear Lake | Acute Care Hospital |
Palo Verde Hospital | Blythe | Acute Care Hospital |
La Quinta Surgery Center | La Quinta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Golden Triangle Surgicenter | Murrieta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Chino Valley Medical Center | Chino | Acute Care Hospital |
Hi-desert Medical Center | Joshua Tree | Acute Care Hospital |
Sahara Surgery Center | Rancho Mirage | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Mary Medical Center | Apple Valley | Acute Care Hospital |
Moreno Valley Community Hospital | Moreno Valley | Acute Care Hospital |
San Antonio Community Hospital | Upland | Acute Care Hospital |
Montclair Hospital Medical Center | Montclair | Acute Care Hospital |
Foothill Ambulatory Surgery Center | Upland | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Redlands Surgery Facility | Redlands | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Oaks Surgery Center | Murrieta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Rancho Valley Orthopaedic Surg Med Clin | Temecula | Ortho Surgery Center |
Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center | Riverside | Acute Care Hospital |
Corona Surgery Institute | Corona | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Medical Cntr For Bone/Jnt Disorder | Upland | Acute Care Hospital |
Sedona Surgery Center | Indio | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Loma Linda University Medical Center | Loma Linda | Acute Care Hospital |
Advanced Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine | Corona | Ortho Surgery Center |
Desert Valley Hospital | Victorville | Acute Care Hospital |
Glenwood Surgical Center | Riverside | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Inland Empire Outpatient Surgery Center | San Bernardino | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Starpoint Health | Victorville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Advanced Orthopaedic Surgery Center | Temecula | Ortho Surgery Center |
Community Hospital of San Bernardino | San Bernardino | Acute Care Hospital |
Maximum Surgery Medical Center | Chino | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Indio Surgery Center | Indio | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mountains Community Hospital | Lake Arrowhead | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Alexander Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medical Center | Murrieta | Ortho Surgery Center |
Gobaud Orthopaedic Medical Clinic | Montclair | Ortho Surgery Center |
Premier Outpatient Surgery Center | Colton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Riverside Medical Clinic Surgery Center | Riverside | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Loma Linda Ambulatory Surgical Center | Loma Linda | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Physician's Surgery Center | Victorville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Rancho Specialty Hospital | Rancho Cucamonga | Acute Care Hospital |
Menifee Valley Medical Center | Sun City | Acute Care Hospital |
Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center | Riverside | Acute Care Hospital |
The Surgery Center of Riverside | Riverside | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Riverside County Regional Medical Center | Moreno Valley | Acute Care Hospital |
Benefit Surgery Center | Rancho Cucamonga | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Colorado River Medical Center | Needles | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital | Banning | Acute Care Hospital |
Eisenhower Medical Center | Rancho Mirage | Acute Care Hospital |
Hi-desert Surgery Center | Apple Valley | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
San Antonio Ambulatory Surgical Center | Upland | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center | Colton | Acute Care Hospital |
Aurora Surgery Center | Palm Desert | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Hi Desert Orthopaedics | Yucca Valley | Ortho Surgery Center |
Advanced Ambulatory Surgery Center | Redlands | 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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