On September 27th, the Catalan Parliament approved the holding of a referendum on independence from Spain. Critics of independence argue that Cataloniaâs interests are better represented by remaining a part of Spain, and point to the current economic uncertainty as further reason for caution. The matter is fast coming to a head, as the Spanish government has announced they will prevent any referendum from taking place.
Shoulder arthroplasty is also less expensive, according to McFarland. A shoulder replacementâs total costs, on average, are $10, 351; whereas hip replacement surgery averages $15, 442, and knee arthroplasty, $14, 674.houlder arthroplasty is also less expensive, according to McFarland. A shoulder replacementâs total costs, on average, are $10, 351; whereas hip replacement surgery averages $15, 442, and knee arthroplasty, $14, 674.
Medibankâs Health Cost and Utilisation report shows the average out of pocket expenses for a hip replacement was $1,144. A knee replacement cost on average $23,000 with patients left to pay an average $1008 out of their own pocket. A shoulder replacement cost $9021 with average out of pocket expenses of $912.