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maggiefromnj · 04-13-2015, 11:37 AM

Turns out Maggie does have LP of a grade between 2-3. She has been fine these past 2 weeks with less walks and very little ball chasing. She still jumps on and off the sofa and goes up and down the stairs. I was keeping her on lower activity in case it was her ACL. Dr says she doesn't think it is acl. Says her knee pops in and out quite easily.

Took her to a vet from the list of board certified in our area. Maybe it is lack of competition around here (south jersey), but the price is way higher than I expected. Is it possible that a place like Jefferson or U of Pennsylvania might be cheaper? The range I was quoted, depending on what is actually done is 3214-3913.

This includes
level 2hospitalization
dr exam
iv catheter
iv fluids
pre-op chem 10
pre-anasthesia
gen anasth first 30
gen anasth, additional 15 mins
OR fee 0-2 hrs
surg asst fee per 15 mins
drugs, cefazolin, hydromorphone, rimadyl, bupiacaine,Cerenia
MPL repair ($1450-1650 for this line item)
MPL implant fee (range 50-250)
e-collar, meds to go home
radiographs 4 views w/ radiologist review, pre and post op ($362)
Game Ready Cold wter compression (She said this is right after)

The total is as i stated 3213-3913 depending on what is actually done and how long it takes. My assumption is that the longer we wait to do it, the worse her knee becomes, and the more it costs.

She said it is ok to walk, even on the beach and on hills, but the ball playing (maggie flies after the ball and often tumbles when she stops to get it) is not a good idea. I don't think Maggie needs surgery yet as her symptoms are not occurring often. If I ever do it, it will be in the winter not the spring/summer.

Is this price in line with board certified surgeons? Why is is so much higher than the $1500 I thought I had read about? We are located about 15-20 miles south of Philadelphia in NJ, on the way to Atlantic City from Philly.

04-13-2015, 11:37 AM	#1
maggiefromnj YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: nj Posts: 497	grade 2-3 LP. Surgery price HIGH Turns out Maggie does have LP of a grade between 2-3. She has been fine these past 2 weeks with less walks and very little ball chasing. She still jumps on and off the sofa and goes up and down the stairs. I was keeping her on lower activity in case it was her ACL. Dr says she doesn't think it is acl. Says her knee pops in and out quite easily. Took her to a vet from the list of board certified in our area. Maybe it is lack of competition around here (south jersey), but the price is way higher than I expected. Is it possible that a place like Jefferson or U of Pennsylvania might be cheaper? The range I was quoted, depending on what is actually done is 3214-3913. This includes level 2hospitalization dr exam iv catheter iv fluids pre-op chem 10 pre-anasthesia gen anasth first 30 gen anasth, additional 15 mins OR fee 0-2 hrs surg asst fee per 15 mins drugs, cefazolin, hydromorphone, rimadyl, bupiacaine,Cerenia MPL repair ($1450-1650 for this line item) MPL implant fee (range 50-250) e-collar, meds to go home radiographs 4 views w/ radiologist review, pre and post op ($362) Game Ready Cold wter compression (She said this is right after) The total is as i stated 3213-3913 depending on what is actually done and how long it takes. My assumption is that the longer we wait to do it, the worse her knee becomes, and the more it costs. She said it is ok to walk, even on the beach and on hills, but the ball playing (maggie flies after the ball and often tumbles when she stops to get it) is not a good idea. I don't think Maggie needs surgery yet as her symptoms are not occurring often. If I ever do it, it will be in the winter not the spring/summer. Is this price in line with board certified surgeons? Why is is so much higher than the $1500 I thought I had read about? We are located about 15-20 miles south of Philadelphia in NJ, on the way to Atlantic City from Philly.