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Medical device breaks – a big bill follows

Charges: $99,159 for emergency services, therapy and hospital care, including $52,587 for the first surgery and $43,208 for the second to replace broken device.

July 30, 2018 Joint Replacement Surgery / Orthopedics

Total Ankle Replacement: an Option for Older Adults with Arthritis, Chronic Pain

Total ankle replacement is similar to hip and knee replacements – patients receive a new ankle joint made of precisely engineered metal and plastic parts.