Insurance PlanningInsurance and Medicare for hip and knee replacementWhat to have ready when scheduling a TJS hip or knee replacement consultation: insurance cards, Medicare details, referrals, prior authorization questions, and cost conversations.Second OpinionsSecond opinion for hip or knee replacementHow to prepare for a second opinion about hip replacement, knee replacement, revision surgery, implant problems, persistent pain, or surgery timing.First AppointmentWhat to bring to your first hip or knee appointmentA practical checklist for a first TJS appointment: imaging, medication list, prior treatments, insurance, medical history, and recovery goals.ImagingDo I need X-rays or imaging before a joint replacement appointment?How X-rays, MRI, CT, prior records, and imaging reports fit into a hip or knee replacement consultation.Hip AppointmentBook with a hip replacement specialistHow TJS routes hip arthritis, anterior hip replacement, revision hip replacement, same-day hip replacement, and complex hip questions.Knee AppointmentBook with a knee replacement specialistHow TJS routes knee arthritis, total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, kinematic knee replacement, revision knee replacement, and painful knee replacement questions.
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