Frequently Asked Questions
This page provides a brief overview of knee replacement. It can help you make a list of questions to ask your doctor, but it is not meant to provide complete information. Check with your doctor’s office about more comprehensive resources and patient education materials.
Statistics and cost of knee replacement surgery
How common is knee replacement surgery?
How
old is the average patient?
How much does knee
replacement surgery cost? Is it covered by insurance?
How common is knee replacement surgery?
Knee replacement is a routine surgery performed on over 400,000 people worldwide each year. Over 90% of people who have had a total knee replacement experience an improvement in knee pain and function.
How old is the average patient?
In the US, the average joint replacement patient is around 65–70 years old; however, people of all ages have received knee implants.
How much does knee replacement surgery cost? Is it covered by insurance?
The cost of a total knee implant varies, depending on the type of implant
used. Generally, the hospital purchases the implant and includes it as part
of the total cost for the surgery. The ultimate cost for knee replacement
surgery is specific to the hospital where the surgery is performed. Please
contact the hospital accounting office to get an estimate of the charges for
surgery.
Standard knee replacement surgery is usually covered by most
insurance plans. You will need to check with your particular healthcare plan
for details.
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