He was born September 12, , weighing 7lbs. Muskegon, Michigan β The first outpatient total knee replacement procedure at an ambulatory surgery center in West Michigan was performed at Muskegon Surgery Center on Monday, October Orthopaedic Associates of Muskegon surgeon Dr.
Jeffrey Recknagel successfully performed the procedure, also known as total knee arthroplasty, on two patients early Monday morning. The first patient, Mr. Richard Homan of Spring Lake, was able to walk with assistance before leaving the center at approximately a. Upon discharge from the surgery center, Mr. A contractual agreement between Muskegon Surgery Center and the hotel gives knee replacement patients the option to stay at Shoreline Inn in a designated recovery suite with a family member for one or two nights before returning home.
I believe this is due, at least in part, to my being able to recover in such a comfortable, quiet environment. Here, my wife is my roommate, not another patient.
According to CEO Julie Greene, preparations to perform total knee replacements on an outpatient basis at Muskegon Surgery Center have been in the works for almost two years. The cost for inpatient knee replacement varies. However, we are confident that when the same procedure is done on an outpatient basis, the cost savings for the insurance company and the patient can be significant.
We are also willing to negotiate rates with companies with self-funded healthcare plans so their employees can have access to this program. This is now a viable option for anyone from West Michigan who is leading a healthy, active lifestyle. Historically, surgery centers have also reported lower infection rates, higher patient satisfaction, and lower co-pays than inpatient facilities. Do you have a good gut feeling about apples?
