[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/reflexknees.com\/blogs\/knee-osteoarthrits-treatments-a-cost-comparison\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/reflexknees.com\/blogs\/knee-osteoarthrits-treatments-a-cost-comparison\/","headline":"Knee Osteoarthrits Treatments: A Cost Comparison","name":"Knee Osteoarthrits Treatments: A Cost Comparison","description":"A common misconception\u00a0we hear from patients is that they think\u00a0their pain will eventually go away. It\u2019s true\u00a0that some days can be\u00a0less painful than others, but that does not mean the problem causing the pain has gone\u00a0away.\u00a0In fact, the longer\u00a0you put off treatment,\u00a0the more damage\u00a0is done\u00a0to the knee joint.   Knee pain can be shown\u00a0as a […]","datePublished":"2014-01-20","dateModified":"2024-01-09","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/reflexknees.com\/author\/developer\/#Person","name":"Nick Petersen","url":"https:\/\/reflexknees.com\/author\/developer\/","identifier":2,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8ea7fc410413ee0b715aee4c6b2d912c09623af5f85eaca6f6d7e0a2c223e1df?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8ea7fc410413ee0b715aee4c6b2d912c09623af5f85eaca6f6d7e0a2c223e1df?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Reflex Knee Specialists","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"http:\/\/b1ec2b6df7.nxcli.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/logo.png","url":"http:\/\/b1ec2b6df7.nxcli.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/logo.png","width":169,"height":104}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/reflexknees.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2517451.webp","url":"https:\/\/reflexknees.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2517451.webp","height":2046,"width":1536},"url":"https:\/\/reflexknees.com\/blogs\/knee-osteoarthrits-treatments-a-cost-comparison\/","about":["Blogs"],"wordCount":652,"articleBody":"A common misconception\u00a0we hear from patients is that they think\u00a0their pain will eventually go away. It\u2019s true\u00a0that some days can be\u00a0less painful than others, but that does not mean the problem causing the pain has gone\u00a0away.\u00a0In fact, the longer\u00a0you put off treatment,\u00a0the more damage\u00a0is done\u00a0to the knee joint. Knee pain can be shown\u00a0as a variety of symptoms such as swelling, popping,\u00a0locking, stiffness, and buckling. All of these symptoms are probable cause to seek an evaluation from a knee specialist. Early detection provides more treatment options than the later stages, as well as a lower likelihood of needing knee replacement surgery. What are the options? If you are diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (OA), even though it is not curable,\u00a0there are\u00a0several treatment options available that can help you control the\u00a0pain and maintain an active\u00a0lifestyle.HA injections (joint fluid therapy)BracingHealth\u00a0SupplementsPRP\u00a0(platelet\u00a0rich plasma) TherapyPhysical TherapyTotal Knee ReplacementNot every knee needs an operation, a vast majority of our patients, especially those who catch it early, do not require surgery to get rid of their pain and keep or increase their mobility. If\u00a0surgery\u00a0sounds more your style, there are a few different kinds, today we are focusing on the\u00a0total knee replacement surgical procedure. Total Knee Replacement Surgery Total knee replacement surgery \u2013 also known as knee\u00a0arthroplasty\u00a0is a procedure performed when a patient\u2019s knee has degraded to the point where it no longer functions properly and causes severe, unbearable pain. Most commonly, knee replacement surgery is necessary for patients who suffer from severe osteoarthritis and have gotten to a point where they are no longer mobile.\u00a0A few facts for your consideration:After the operation, patients remain under hospitalization for\u00a03-7 days.Following the operation, a patient must go through rehabilitation exercises once the initial healing process has begun.In most cases patients are able to function relatively\u00a0normally 2-12 months after surgery.On average, a knee replacement will last\u00a0about 10 years. Which means younger individuals who have knee replacements will need additional surgeries for the remainder of their lifetime.The likelihood of complications rise with each successive surgery and the age of the patient.Depending on if you need one knee replaced or two, it can cost between $40,000-$100,000. This does not include the cost rehab, which is 100% essential in a successful knee replacement and can last an entire year. Non- Surgical Treatment To learn more about HA injections, read some of our previous blogs:What is Hyaluronic acid\u00a0and how does it help your knee pain?What are the different types of Hyaluronan?Steroid injections vs. Hyaluronic Acid injections for OAThink of it like insulin for a diabetic, you need to take it regularly to be healthy. So, here\u2019s the big question\u2026what does it cost? Depending on whether you need injections in both knees or just one, a series of injections costs between $1500-$3500. However, even with moderate insurance coverage most patients pay less than half that. For those with excellent, or double coverage we\u2019ve seen patients pay less than $100 for a series of injections in both knees. As it is a medication and not a cure, repeat series are needed. However, at that cost, you could receive\u00a0injections twice a year for decades before you came close to the cost of a knee replacement surgery. Not everyone is a\u00a0candidate\u00a0for HA injections or PRP\u00a0therapy. Some patients are able to receive injections for a few years, and may eventually need a knee replacement surgery. We\u2019ve even helped patients get out of pain\u00a0to lose weight so that they can become a candidate for surgery. It\u2019s important to understand that you have options regarding your knee health, and a\u00a0second opinion\u00a0never hurts!"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blogs","item":"https:\/\/reflexknees.com\/blogs\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Knee Osteoarthrits Treatments: A Cost Comparison","item":"https:\/\/reflexknees.com\/blogs\/knee-osteoarthrits-treatments-a-cost-comparison\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]