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.
Related articles: Knee Replacement, Hemorrhoid Treatment, Chiropractor. 1  For patients without health insurance, a total hip replacement usually will cost between $31,839 and $44,816, with an average cost of $39,299, according to Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. And, according to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, any necessary surgery, including hip replacement, would be covered, unless it is experimental or covered in a specific exclusion. 2  Patients with health insurance typically pay out-of-pocket expenses up to several thousand dollars, or their out-of-pocket maximum.