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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Knee Repair Surgery Cost Average | $2,475 - $6,800 | Free Quote |
Acl Reconstruction Surgery Cost Average | $7,300 - $20,100 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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Middle Tennessee Ambulatory Surgery Center | Murfreesboro | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
The Bone and Joint Surgery Center | Franklin | Ortho Surgery Center |
Skyline Madison Campus | Madison | Acute Care Hospital |
Skyline Medical Center | Nashville | Acute Care Hospital |
Physicians Pavilion Surgery Center | Smyrna | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Baptist Plaza Surgicare | Nashville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville | Acute Care Hospital |
Macon County General Hospital | Lafayette | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Saint Thomas Hospital | Nashville | Acute Care Hospital |
Baptist Ambulatory Surgery Center | Nashville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Centennial Medical Center | Nashville | Acute Care Hospital |
Southern Hills Medical Center | Nashville | Acute Care Hospital |
Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance | Nashville | Ortho Surgery Center |
Southern Sports Medicine Institute | Gallatin | Ortho Surgery Center |
Hickman Community Hospital | Centerville | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Summit Surgery Center | Hermitage | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Summit Medical Center | Hermitage | Acute Care Hospital |
Stonecrest Medical Center | Smyrna | Acute Care Hospital |
Williamson Medical Center | Franklin | Acute Care Hospital |
Riverview Regional Medical Center - North Campus | Carthage | Acute Care Hospital |
Premier Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine | Hermitage | Ortho Surgery Center |
St. Thomas Surgicare | Nashville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
American Orthopedics and Sports Medicine | Goodlettsville | Ortho Surgery Center |
Centennial Medical Center at Ashland City | Ashland City | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Middle Tennessee Medical Center | Murfreesboro | Acute Care Hospital |
Crossroads Surgery Center | Brentwood | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance | Dickson | Ortho Surgery Center |
Green Surgery Center | Gallatin | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Franklin Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine | Franklin | Ortho Surgery Center |
Patient Partners | Gallatin | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Baptist Women's Treatment Center-murfreesboro | Murfreesboro | Acute Care Hospital |
Stones River Hospital | Woodbury | Acute Care Hospital |
Baptist North Tower Surgical Hospital | Nashville | Acute Care Hospital |
Sumner Regional Medical Center | Gallatin | Acute Care Hospital |
Northcrest Medical Center | Springfield | Acute Care Hospital |
Petty Orthopaedics | Lebanon | Ortho Surgery Center |
Delozier Surgery Center | Nashville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
SCA Nashville Surgery Center | Nashville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Lebanon Surgical Center | Lebanon | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Tennessee Orthopedics | Lebanon | Ortho Surgery Center |
Baptist Hospital | Nashville | Acute Care Hospital |
Premier Orthopaedic Surgery Center | Nashville | Ortho Surgery Center |
Nashville General Hospital at Meharry | Nashville | Acute Care Hospital |
Riverview Regional Medical Center - South Campus | Carthage | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Williamson Surgery Center | Franklin | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Horizon Medical Center | Dickson | Acute Care Hospital |
University Medical Center | Lebanon | Acute Care Hospital |
Horizon Orthopedics | Dickson | Ortho Surgery Center |
Southern Hills Surgery Center | Nashville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Hendersonville Medical Center | Hendersonville | Acute Care Hospital |
Trousdale Medical Center | Hartsville | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance | Gallatin | Ortho Surgery Center |
Centennial Surgery Center | Nashville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Northridge Surgery Center | Madison | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Cool Springs Surgery Center | Franklin | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Arthroscopic Knee Surgery Cost and Procedure Introduction
Arthroscopic knee surgery is an arthroscopic procedure performed through small incisions, using an instrument called an arthroscope. The arthroscope (or “scope”) is a tube that contains a camera and other surgical instruments. Surgeons use this procedure to diagnose and treat knee problems such as torn meniscus, misaligned kneecap (patella) or torn ligaments. Arthroscopic knee surgeries are performed in a hospital or outpatient surgical facility by an orthopedic surgeon. Patients are usually able to come home the day of the surgery, typically one to two hours after the procedure. Most patients can resume normal activities after the surgery, though the timeline varies greatly depending on the severity of the issue.
Patient Preparation for Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
A physical examination will be performed along with blood or other diagnostic tests, such as X-rays and MRIs. 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 Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
The surgery itself usually takes less than an hour, though it could take longer and depends of the severity of the problem. The preparation and recovery time may take 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. In most cases, the procedure is done while you are under general anesthesia (unconscious and pain-free), though local or regional anesthetics are sometimes used. Typically, arthroscopic surgery is performed by an orthopedic surgeon, who will make a few small incisions around the kneecap. After inserting the arthroscope, the surgeon will locate the problem via a monitor attached to the camera in the scope. The surgeon will then correct the issue using the surgical tools contained in the arthroscope. After incisions are closed — using a stitch or steri-strip — your knee will be wrapped in a soft bandage.
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 discharged to your home. 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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