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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Knee Repair Surgery Cost Average | $2,550 - $7,000 | Free Quote |
Acl Reconstruction Surgery Cost Average | $7,700 - $21,200 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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Saint Joseph's Hospital | Breese | Acute Care Hospital |
SSM Saint Mary's Health Center | Richmond Heights | Acute Care Hospital |
Barnes-jewish Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Des Peres Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
SSM Saint Joseph Hospital West | Lake Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Jefferson Memorial Hospital | Crystal City | Acute Care Hospital |
Progress West Hospital | O Fallon | Ortho Surgery Center |
Mid County Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Edwardsville Ambulatory Surgery Center | Glen Carbon | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Alexius Hospital - Broadway Campus | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Belleville Surgical Center | Belleville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Lincoln County Medical Center | Troy | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Greenville Regional Hospital | Greenville | Acute Care Hospital |
Parkcrest Orthopedics | Sullivan | Ortho Surgery Center |
Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Bel Clair Surgical Center | Belleville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Washington County Memorial Hospital | Potosi | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Saint John's Mercy Hospital | Washington | Acute Care Hospital |
Cardinal Glennon Pediatric Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
South County Outpatient Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
St Peters Ambulatory Surgery Center | Saint Peters | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Anthony's Medical Center | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Missouri Bone and Joint Center | Saint Louis | Ortho Surgery Center |
Mid Rivers Ambulatory Surgery Center | Saint Peters | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Riverbend Orthopedics | Alton | Ortho Surgery Center |
Old Tesson Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
St. Louis Surgical Center | Creve Coeur | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
City Place Surgery Center | Creve Coeur | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Washington Surgery Center | Washington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Advanced Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Ssm Saint Joseph Health Center | Saint Charles | Acute Care Hospital |
Advanced Ambulatory Surgical Care | Creve Coeur | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
SSM Saint Joseph Health Center - Wentzville | Wentzville | Acute Care Hospital |
Barnes-jewish Saint Peters Hospital | Saint Peters | Acute Care Hospital |
Anderson Hospital | Maryville | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Joseph's Hospital | Highland | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Alton Memorial Hospital | Alton | Acute Care Hospital |
Missouri Baptist Hospital - Sullivan | Sullivan | Acute Care Hospital |
Mason Ridge Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Missouri Baptist Medical Center | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Jefferson Memorial Surgery Center | Festus | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
SSM Depaul Health Center | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Olive Ambulatory Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Christian Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Kenneth Hall Regional Hospital | East Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Forest Park Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Luke's Hospital | Chesterfield | Acute Care Hospital |
Gateway Regional Medical Center | Granite City | Acute Care Hospital |
West County Surgical Center | Creve Coeur | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Alton Surgical Facility | Alton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
The Surgical Center of St. Louis | Bridgeton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Carlinville Area Hospital | Carlinville | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Saint Anthony's Hospital | Alton | Acute Care Hospital |
Memorial Hospital | Belleville | Acute Care Hospital |
Tri-county Surgery Center | Washington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Webster Ambulatory Surgery Center | Webster Groves | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mid- America Surgery Center | Chesterfield | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Alexius Hospital - Jefferson Campus | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Chesterfield Surgery Center | Chesterfield | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Riverside Ambulatory Surgery Center | Florissant | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
The Surgery Center at St. Joseph Medical Park | Saint Charles | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Sunset Hills Ambulatory Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Twin Cities Surgery Center | Festus | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Community Memorial Hospital | Staunton | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Saint Elizabeth's Hospital | Belleville | Acute Care Hospital |
Jersey Community Hospital | Jerseyville | Acute Care Hospital |
Frontenac Surgery and Spine Care Center | Frontenac | Ortho Surgery Center |
Manchester Surgery Center | Des Peres | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint John's Mercy Medical Center | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Touchette Regional Hospital | Centreville | Acute Care Hospital |
Northwest Healthcare | Florissant | Acute Care Hospital |
South County Surgical Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Timberlake Surgery Center | Chesterfield | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Highland Ambulatory Surgical Center | Highland | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Barnes-jewish West County Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Des Peres Square Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ortho Surgery 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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