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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Knee Replacement (Total) Cost Average | $11,600 - $31,700 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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St. Louis Surgical Center | Creve Coeur | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Jersey Community Hospital | Jerseyville | Acute Care Hospital |
Northwest Healthcare | Florissant | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Anthony's Medical Center | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Timberlake Surgery Center | Chesterfield | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Webster Ambulatory Surgery Center | Webster Groves | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Riverbend Orthopedics | Alton | Ortho Surgery Center |
Belleville Surgical Center | Belleville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Elizabeth's Hospital | Belleville | Acute Care Hospital |
SSM Saint Joseph Hospital West | Lake Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Old Tesson Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Anderson Hospital | Maryville | Acute Care Hospital |
Community Memorial Hospital | Staunton | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Saint John's Mercy Medical Center | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Washington County Memorial Hospital | Potosi | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Mid- America Surgery Center | Chesterfield | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
The Surgical Center of St. Louis | Bridgeton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Missouri Baptist Medical Center | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Des Peres Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Mid Rivers Ambulatory Surgery Center | Saint Peters | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint John's Mercy Hospital | Washington | Acute Care Hospital |
Twin Cities Surgery Center | Festus | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Edwardsville Ambulatory Surgery Center | Glen Carbon | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Parkcrest Orthopedics | Sullivan | Ortho Surgery Center |
Barnes-jewish Saint Peters Hospital | Saint Peters | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Alexius Hospital - Broadway Campus | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Cardinal Glennon Pediatric Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
West County Surgical Center | Creve Coeur | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Jefferson Memorial Surgery Center | Festus | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
City Place Surgery Center | Creve Coeur | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Progress West Hospital | O Fallon | Ortho Surgery Center |
Saint Joseph's Hospital | Breese | Acute Care Hospital |
South County Outpatient Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Alexius Hospital - Jefferson Campus | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Joseph's Hospital | Highland | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Jefferson Memorial Hospital | Crystal City | Acute Care Hospital |
Missouri Bone and Joint Center | Saint Louis | Ortho Surgery Center |
Missouri Baptist Hospital - Sullivan | Sullivan | Acute Care Hospital |
South County Surgical Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Forest Park Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
SSM Depaul Health Center | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Barnes-jewish West County Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Olive Ambulatory Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Advanced Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Manchester Surgery Center | Des Peres | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
SSM Saint Joseph Health Center - Wentzville | Wentzville | Acute Care Hospital |
The Surgery Center at St. Joseph Medical Park | Saint Charles | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Kenneth Hall Regional Hospital | East Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Highland Ambulatory Surgical Center | Highland | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Bel Clair Surgical Center | Belleville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Carlinville Area Hospital | Carlinville | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
St Peters Ambulatory Surgery Center | Saint Peters | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Ssm Saint Joseph Health Center | Saint Charles | Acute Care Hospital |
Riverside Ambulatory Surgery Center | Florissant | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Gateway Regional Medical Center | Granite City | Acute Care Hospital |
Tri-county Surgery Center | Washington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Frontenac Surgery and Spine Care Center | Frontenac | Ortho Surgery Center |
Christian Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Greenville Regional Hospital | Greenville | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Luke's Hospital | Chesterfield | Acute Care Hospital |
Touchette Regional Hospital | Centreville | Acute Care Hospital |
Barnes-jewish Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Mason Ridge Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Des Peres Square Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ortho Surgery Center |
Alton Memorial Hospital | Alton | Acute Care Hospital |
Sunset Hills Ambulatory Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Washington Surgery Center | Washington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
SSM Saint Mary's Health Center | Richmond Heights | Acute Care Hospital |
Chesterfield Surgery Center | Chesterfield | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Alton Surgical Facility | Alton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Lincoln County Medical Center | Troy | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Memorial Hospital | Belleville | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Anthony's Hospital | Alton | Acute Care Hospital |
Mid County Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Advanced Ambulatory Surgical Care | Creve Coeur | 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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