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.
Results of the analysis revealed that for the 3,738 patients who received joint replacement surgery and had no significant pre-existing complications, the average cost of joint replacement plus 30 daysâ post-acute care (PAC) fell from $26,785 in 2008 to $21,208 in 2015, a drop of $5,577, or 20.8 percent, per patient.