Cost of total knee replacement
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I was just wondering what is the cost for total knee
replacement surgery. I know here in the states with insurance it can run up to and over $150k. I am just curious as the what it is in other countries.
Thanks
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lyn32416 tom67073
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In Australia we can access the public health system for free. There are wait times, no choice of surgeon etc. however in my case, my MD was well connected to a large teaching hospital so my op was done very quickly by a young Ortho registrar with supervision by one of Australia's best Ortho specialists for athletic injuries. The total cost with hospital fees, drugs, devices, bandages etc would be around AUD30-50K for bilateral knees after I totalled up an estimate of expenses. If I had paid AUD6K I could have had my choice of surgeoun. I understand the system here and how it works and only the top2% of medical students get to complete their training at my chosen hospital. G
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Irish_Al tom67073
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Based on the insurance invoice I received this week for the TKR and 5 nights in a top Dublin hospital it is β¬15,500 plus β¬2,000 surplus paid by patient.
On continental Europe all medical costs a lot less
Alan
tom67073 Irish_Al
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the cost just for the implant $27325.usd
Medication for pain and antibiotics $5040.usd. this does not included the surgeons fees or the operating room fees ect
Then we have to pay for physical therapy and anything else they want to throw in. So yes with insurance thru private company out of pocket cost can push 20K to 30k usd. So thanks for the info
Oldfatguy1 tom67073
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Irish_Al tom67073
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Hope you are feeling well.
All good here, weather beautiful? Pain not too bad, and all freeπ
Happy to be alive and well.
Talk later,Alan
tom67073 Irish_Al
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Great to here all is good. Weather is very nice here today, we are expecting a hugh rain storm tonight and tomorrow. I was reading all the comments on the cost of knee replacement some very interesting conversations regarding cost. I should of also asked what is the wait time to get it done?
Oldfatguy1 tom67073
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My revision, about 2 months because of Christmas and my dr was on a long weekend after new years.
The 3rd time, I had it done a week after the staph was offically deemed cleared so it took 4 months of immobilization and non weight bearing.
I go to a teaching university medical center and the tell me the average wait is 4 to 6 weeks. It wouldn't take that long except they get so many emergency cases where they have to straighten out issues that come in from around a large surrounding area. It is the only class A. Or class one trauma center in the area
tom67073 Oldfatguy1
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Oldfatguy1 tom67073
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nuala16574 tom67073
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Irish_Al nuala16574
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I had TKR in Beacon 5.5 weeks ago?
How are you doing?
I'm going pretty well I think, still have some sore mornings, still not great sleep but getting better.
Love to know how you are getting on and how long v ago was your op.
Take Care,
.Al
nuala16574 Irish_Al
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Nuala
Irish_Al nuala16574
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I have been attending physio on Wednesdays in the Beacon for last 4 weeks.
Maybe I'll bp into you and say Hello.
Maurice Nelligan is a great surgeon and one nice man.
Best wishes,
Al
nuala16574 Irish_Al
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Irish_Al nuala16574
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Sorry. I can't believe I read it as 95 years. My wife was singing your praises....'what a super attitude'..... 'They're the kind of women this country needs'.....and more. Can't wait to tell her, she'll have some laugh.π
Anyway best wishes, enjoy the sunshine. And take care. π
Alan
PS. I was thinking, Wow, computer literate at 95.......