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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Hammertoe Correction Surgery Cost Average | $5,700 - $15,500 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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Saint Luke's East Lee's Summit | Lee's Summit | Acute Care Hospital |
Heart of America Surgery Center | Kansas City | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Ransom Memorial Hospital | Ottawa | Acute Care Hospital |
St Mary's Surgical Center Independence | Blue Springs | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Excelsior Springs Medical Center | Excelsior Springs | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Saint Luke's South | Overland Park | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Luke's Hospital | Kansas City | Acute Care Hospital |
Cass Medical Center | Harrisonville | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Shawnee Mission Medical Center | Shawnee Mission | Acute Care Hospital |
Surgicenter of Johnson County | Overland Park | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Menorah Medical Center | Overland Park | Acute Care Hospital |
Surgery Center of Olathe | Olathe | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Deer Creek Surgery Center | Overland Park | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Lukes South Surgery Center | Overland Park | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Independent Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine | Overland Park | Ortho Surgery Center |
Centerpoint Orthopedics | Independence | Ortho Surgery Center |
Surgery Center of Blue Valley | Overland Park | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Research Belton Hospital | Belton | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint John Hospital | Leavenworth | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Luke's Northland Hospital - Smithville Campus | Smithville | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Mary's Medical Center | Blue Springs | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Luke's Cancer Institute | Kansas City | Acute Care Hospital |
Lafayette Regional Health Center | Lexington | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Research Medical Center - Brookside Campus | Kansas City | Acute Care Hospital |
Centerpoint Ambulatory Surgery Center | Independence | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Independent Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine | Kansas City | Ortho Surgery Center |
Ku Medwest Ambulatory Surgery Center | Shawnee | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Ambulatory Surgery Center of Kc | Overland Park | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Cameron Regional Medical Center | Cameron | Acute Care Hospital |
Overland Park Surgery Center | Overland Park | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
South Kansas City Surgicenter | Overland Park | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Midwest Orthopaedics | Shawnee Mission | Ortho Surgery Center |
Leavenworth Bone and Joint Surgery Center | Leavenworth | Ortho Surgery Center |
Providence Medical Center | Kansas City | Acute Care Hospital |
Creekwood Surgery Center | Kansas City | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Joseph Medical Center | Kansas City | Acute Care Hospital |
Dickson Diveley Midwest Orthopaedic Clinic | Kansas City | Ortho Surgery Center |
The University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City | Acute Care Hospital |
College Park Family Care Center, Ambulatory Surgical Center | Overland Park | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Cushing Memorial Hospital | Leavenworth | Acute Care Hospital |
Liberty Hospital | Liberty | Acute Care Hospital |
Physicians' Surgery Center | Prairie Village | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill | Kansas City | Acute Care Hospital |
Heartland Spine and Specialty Hospital | Overland Park | Acute Care Hospital |
Bates County Memorial Hospital | Butler | Acute Care Hospital |
North Kansas City Hospital | North Kansas City | Acute Care Hospital |
Surgicenter of Kansas City | Kansas City | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Doctors Hospital | Leawood | Acute Care Hospital |
Ray County Memorial Hospital | Richmond | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Research Medical Center | Kansas City | Acute Care Hospital |
Lee's Summit Medical Center | Lee's Summit | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Luke's Surgicenter - Lee's Summit | Lees Summit | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Truman Medical Center Lakewood | Kansas City | Acute Care Hospital |
Surgery Center at Liberty Hospital | Liberty | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute | Leawood | Acute Care Hospital |
Ads Healthcare Ads Ambulatory Surgery Center | Overland Park | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Briarcliff Surgery Center | Kansas City | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Overland Park Regional Medical Center | Overland Park | Acute Care Hospital |
Liberty Ambulatory Surgery Center | Liberty | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Miami County Medical Center | Paola | Acute Care Hospital |
Olathe Medical Center | Olathe | Acute Care Hospital |
Surgery Center of Leawood | Leawood | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Blue Ridge Surgical Center | Kansas City | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Park Place Surgery Center | Overland Park | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Hammertoe Correction Surgery Cost and Procedure Introduction
Hammertoe correction surgery is an open procedure for patients who have one or more of the middle three toes pointing up at the middle joint. This procedure is used when there has been little to no improvement after more conservative therapies have been tried. Hammertoe correction surgeries are usually performed at an 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 within a few weeks after the surgery, though the timeline varies greatly depending on the specific type of surgery.
Patient Preparation for Hammertoe Correction Surgery
A physical examination will be performed along with X-rays or other diagnostic tests. 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, let your doctor know 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 may 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 Hammertoe Correction Surgery
The surgery itself can take as little as one hour, though it could take longer and depends of the severity of the problem. The preparation and recovery time may take several hours. Most patients go home the same day if there are no major problems. 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). Typically, hammertoe correction surgery is performed by an orthopedic surgeon, who will make a small incision on the affected toe/s. There are two common procedures to correct hammertoes: joint resection and fusion. Joint resection involves cutting ligaments and tendons to allow the toe to straighten. The tip of the bone may also be removed. Small pins or rods may be inserted for stability during the healing process, and they will be removed a month after surgery. Fusion is a procedure in which ligaments and tendons are also cut to straighten the toe. The tips of the two bones at the joint are then fused using metal pins or screws. After the incision is closed — using stitches or steri-strips — your foot will be wrapped in a soft bandage. You will also have to wear a special shoe during recovery.
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, physical therapy exercises and other things 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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