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.
Coronary artery bypass surgery averaged $45,438, but the differential between the highest and lowest cost was $16,668. The gap was $10, 615 for hip fracture repair, and $12,988 for a colectomy. The community in which a hospital is situated will also cause surgical costs to vary widely.