Florida is the fourth most expensive state for healthcare costs. In the current environment, it is important to consider the best options for care. One way to offset concern is to see a provider who performs their surgeries at an outpatient surgery center.
Based on some recent health finance research, costs are substantially reduced in an outpatient surgery center compared to the hospital setting. Most importantly, it is proven that complications are similar or even lower in an outpatient surgery center. These centers are safe and cheaper, patients recover better at home and are happier when able to check out sooner following a procedure.
Less Infection: Patients have a reduced risk of getting an infection due to the shorter stay.
Money and Time Savings: Hospital charges are typically 3x higher than an outpatient surgery center.
Recovery At Home: Being able to recover at home provides a faster surgical recovery. Not having to spend the night in the hospital makes the experience less stressful.
Use of state-of-the-art surgical techniques: Same day surgery is made possible due to advances in minimally invasive surgical techniques and anesthesia.
Quicker recovery: When recovering at home, patients tend to actively participate in their own recovery. This is especially important for restoration of range of motion and decreased pain and stiffness.
The advanced orthopedic specialists Greater Orlando Orthopedic Group are highly trained and specialized in hip, knee, hip, shoulder, foot, hand, spine and joint replacement surgeries. The combination of these specialized approaches along with the practice’s philosophy on pain management and efficient check-in and check-out protocols make the outpatient surgery experience exceptional for all our patients who qualify.
Although most of our surgeries are performed as outpatient, the experience is not for everyone. Patients with complicated medical histories may not qualify. Our doctors carefully consult with each patient with a thorough history, physical examination, and review of imaging studies to determine what will work best for them.
Consult the orthopedic specialists at Greater Orlando Orthopedic Group to find out if you might be a candidate for same day surgery. Call us at (407) 977-4130.
Sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4703913/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1058274623004986?dgcid=coauthor
