Richard W. Vanis, MD

Affordable Orthopaedic Procedures

There are legitimate concerns that need to be addressed in the provision of healthcare today. The system is broken! Everyone can get care, just not the care they would like to have. Every emergency room is required under the law to see the patients that come thru their door. But, emergency care does not take care of the "elective surgical procedures" the patient may need to correct their problem.

After 30 years of Orthopaedic Practice we have put together three discount prices for Orthopaedic Surgery. Arthroscopy of the Knee for meniscal tears, loose bodies in the knee, plica and other arthroscopically treatable knee problems (exclusive of anterior cruciate and meniscal repairs), Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release and Mini Open Rotator Cuff Repair.

Included in the global discounted price for Knee Arthroscopy, Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release or Rotator Cuff Repair are:

• Two doctor visits (initial exam and MRI follow up, as necessary)
• MRI of shoulder or knee
• Neurodiagnostic testing for carpal tunnel
• Surgical costs for Board - Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
• All costs of the outpatient facility and anesthesia
• Shoulder physical therapy

In the event that surgery is not required after examination and testing is done the patient will be charged the negotiated rate for the individual portion of the global agreement.

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