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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Knee Replacement (Total) Cost Average | $11,000 - $30,300 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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Downtown Baltimore Surgery Center | Baltimore | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Summit Ambulatory Surgical Center (The Continence Center) | Owings Mills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Slade ASC | Owings Mills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Central Maryland Ambulatory Srgcl Ctr | Baltimore | Ortho Surgery Center |
Advanced Centers for Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine | Westminster | Ortho Surgery Center |
Greater Chesapeake Surgery Center | Lutherville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
The Johns Hopkins Hospital | Baltimore | Acute Care Hospital |
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center | Baltimore | Acute Care Hospital |
Baltimore-harford Surgical Centers | Towson | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Lisa Renfro Surgery Center | Annapolis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgcenter of Glen Burnie | Glen Burnie | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgicenter of Baltimore | Owings Mills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Greater Baltimore Medical Center | Baltimore | Acute Care Hospital |
Summit Ambulatory Surgical Center (Franklin Square) | Baltimore | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Summit Ambulatory Surgical Center (Union Memorial Hospital) | Baltimore | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
University of Maryland Medical Center | Baltimore | Acute Care Hospital |
Antoniades Orthopaedics | Baltimore | Ortho Surgery Center |
Bay Surgery Centers | Annapolis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Agnes Hospital | Baltimore | Acute Care Hospital |
River Reach Outpatient Surgery Center | Severna Park | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Columbia Foot and Ankle Ambulatory Surgical Center | Clarksville | Ortho Surgery Center |
Ellicott City Surgery Center | Ellicott City | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mercy Medical Center | Baltimore | Acute Care Hospital |
Sinai Hospital | Baltimore | Acute Care Hospital |
Maryland Surgeons Center of Columbia | Columbia | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
South River Ambulatory Surgery Center | Edgewater | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Anne Arundel Medical Center | Annapolis | Acute Care Hospital |
Harford County Ambulatory Surgery Center | Edgewood | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Summit Ambulatory Surgical Center (Pine Heights) | Baltimore | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Rotunda Ambulatory Surgery Center | Reisterstown | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Piney Orchard Surgery Center. | Odenton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Advance Surgery Center | Annapolis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Riva Road Surgical Center | Annapolis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Viener Orthopedics | Ellicott City | Ortho Surgery Center |
Podiatry Group of Annapolis, Ambulatory Surgical Center | Annanpolis | Ortho Surgery Center |
Seven Square Imaging Center | Baltimore | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Summit Ambulatory Surgical Center (Sister Pierre) | Towson | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Security Ambulatory Surgicenter | Baltimore | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Summit Ambulatory Surgical Center (Bel Air) | Bel Air | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Summit Ambulatory Surgical Center (Bellona) | Towson | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Reisterstown Ambulatory Surgical Center | Reisterstown | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Bon Secours Hospital | Baltimore | Acute Care Hospital |
Harford Memorial Hospital | Havre De Grace | Acute Care Hospital |
Summit Ambulatory Surgical Center (North Charles) | Baltimore | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Westminster Surgery Center | Westminster | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Franklin Square Hospital Center | Baltimore | Acute Care Hospital |
Kernan Hospital | Baltimore | Acute Care Hospital |
Annapolis Surgery Center | Annapolis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Carroll Footworks Surgery Center | Eldersburg | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
George T. Grace, M.d. Surgery Center | Baltimore | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Plaza Ambulatory Surgical Center | Baltimore | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Orthopaedic Specialty Center | Owens Mills | Ortho Surgery Center |
Wyman Park ASC Series | Baltimore | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Howard County General Hospital | Columbia | Acute Care Hospital |
Summit Ambulatory Surgical Center ( | Baltimore | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Snowden River Surgery Center | Ellicott City | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Greenspring Surgery Center | Baltimore | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Maryland Surgicenter | Hunt Valley | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Towson Ambulatory Surgery Center | Baltimore | Ortho Surgery Center |
Harbor Hospital | Baltimore | Acute Care Hospital |
Baltimore Ambulatory Center | Baltimore | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Baltimore Washington Medical Center | Glen Burnie | Acute Care Hospital |
Mid Atlantic Surgery Pavilion | Aberdeen | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
York Green Surgery Center | Lutherville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Northwest Hospital Center | Randallstown | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Joseph Medical Center | Towson | Acute Care Hospital |
Carroll Hospital Center, the Ambulatory Care Center | Westminster | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Union Memorial Hospital | Baltimore | Acute Care Hospital |
Dundalk Ambulatory Surgery Center | Dundalk | Ortho Surgery Center |
Lacher Ambulatory Surgical Center | Towson | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
West Annapolis Ambulatory Surgical Center | Annapolis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Ruxton Surgicenter | Towson | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Hanover Parkway Surgery Center | Woodbine | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Carroll Hospital Center | Westminster | Acute Care Hospital |
Maryland Orthopedics | Ellicott City | Ortho Surgery Center |
Box Hill Surgery Center | Abingdon | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Good Samaritan Hospital | Baltimore | Acute Care Hospital |
Bel Air Ambulatory Surgical Centers | Bel Air | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
White Marsh Surgery Center Series | Nottingham | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Summit Ambulatory Surgical Center (Good Samaritan Hospital) | Baltimore | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
White Marsh Foot and Ankle Surgery Center | Nottingham | Ortho Surgery Center |
Hamilton Foot Care ASC | Baltimore | Ortho Surgery Center |
UMMC Midtown Campus | Baltimore | Acute Care Hospital |
Medsurg Foot Center | Annapolis | Ortho Surgery Center |
Joppa Foot Care Ambulatory Surgical Ncenter | Baltimore | Ortho Surgery Center |
Hickory Ridge Surgery Center | Columbia | Ortho Surgery Center |
Lutherville Surgicenter | Lutherville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgicenter at Pasadena | Pasadena | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Summit Ambulatory Surgical Center (Glen Burnie) | Glen Burnie | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgical Specialty Suites | Lutherville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Towson Surgical Center | Towson | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Laurel Ambulatory Surgical Center | Gambrills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Chesapeake Ambulatory Surgery Center | Pasadena | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center | Bel Air | Acute Care Hospital |
Maryland Orthopedics | Owings Mills | Ortho Surgery Center |
The Surgical Center of Greater Annapolis | Arnold | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Spine Intervention Center | Aberdeen | Ortho Surgery Center |
Bel Air Ambulatory Surgical Center | Forest Hill | 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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