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up of patients who want the procedure? How many
more cases can you add and how do the facility
reimbursements compare to the case costs, including
expensive implants? If, for example, you plan on per-
forming outpatient total hip and total knee arthro-
plasty — a growing trend in orthopedics — a special-
ty is essential.
What's your budget?
When it comes to equipping an OR, some orthopedic
surgeons don't want the Cadillac — they want the
Lamborghini: the new features and new attachments
of a different table every year, giving them whatever
it takes to do any procedure. Other surgeons are co-
owners of the surgical facility at which they practice.
They may dream, but they can make do with the
bare minimum of a table.
The expense of orthopedic specialty tables, some
of which can cost as much as $200,000, may limit the
ability of the average surgery center to purchase
them, and these are not the types of investments
you'll want to see going unused and taking up space
in your surgical suite. Make sure you have a concept
of which table you truly need to perform the proce-
dures you host and a solid budget in place before
shopping for a deal.
OSM
Swiss made!
Call us to inquire about
a no-cost evaluation
513.561.2241
www.schaerermedicalusa.com
For minimally invasive
anterior (DAA), antero-
lateral approaches in THR,
hip arthroscopies and lower
extremity fractures
Motorized extension and
flexion of the leg
Extended ROM in all
anatomical planes, can be
controlled by the surgeon
Space saving storage,
time saving setup
Converts almost all surgical
tables into DAA solution
Is storage and capital $
an issue?
…issue solved!!
Storage and cost at a fraction
of what is required by the
HANA table.
P
Dr. Ritter (info@aospecialists.com) is an orthopedic surgeon
specializing in total joint care at Advanced Orthopedic Specialists
in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
