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.
Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Juhan Sonin. The average cost of knee replacement surgery in the United States is estimated at $40,000. For those with health insurance, out-of-pocket costs can be substantially lower, ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars.or the uninsured, having knee replacement abroad is an alternative that can lessen costs substantially. In Mexico, the cost is $12,500, in Costa Rica $10,500 and in India $7,000.