Patients looking into knee replacement surgery may not have considered the options available to them at a bundled payments surgical center. Knee replacements are usually recommended for patients who are experiencing symptoms such as trouble walking, chronic pain, and joint stiffness. If treatments like injections and physical therapy are unsuccessful, surgery may be suggested to remove the diseased portion of the knee and replace it with prostheses. In addition to offering standard knee replacements, some centers have started offering custom knee replacements to select patients.
The surgical process for standard knee replacements and custom knee replacements are nearly identical. The main difference is what the knee is being replaced with. In a standard surgery, the prothesis used to replace the diseased portion of the joint is an approximate fit or “off the shelf.” Custom knee replacements use 3D images from a CAT scan to create replacements that are an exact fit for the patient. Early studies indicate that patient success is higher for those who had custom replacements and Conformis is one of the options we have available for patients! Recovery time is the same for custom and standard knee replacements and the patient should expect between six and twelve months for a full recovery.
Custom knee replacements are a major decision that can be made easier with the help of a bundled payments surgical center. Nadora Healthcare surgical centers treat patients across the country who need orthopedic surgery. Additionally, patients who are on self-funded health insurance could qualify for debt-free healthcare and have surgery at potentially no cost to them! To find out more about debt free healthcare processes and what you may qualify for, you can reach out to our team at 970-663-3200 or enter your information into the form on the right.
Author: Hailey Siler