Millions of Australians suffer from unrelenting pain and limited mobility due to wrist arthritis. Even basic tasks, such as brushing your teeth or driving, can be challenging with wrist arthritis.
Luckily, many treatment options are available to relieve symptoms of arthritis. With the help of an experienced hand and wrist specialist like Dr Jai Sungaran, you can manage your symptoms and regain the function you need to live an active, independent life. But before you take the first step toward a solution, you probably are curious about wrist arthritis treatment costs in Sydney.
Wrist Arthritis Treatment Options
In general, Dr Sungaran encourages you to first explore non-surgical therapies for wrist arthritis, such as corticosteroid injections, anti-inflammatory medications, rest and splint therapy and hand therapy.
However, if non-surgical therapies do not provide adequate relief from wrist arthritis, or if your case is severe in nature, surgery may be necessary. Surgical treatment for arthritis may involve reconstructing or replacing the joint or fusing the ends of the bones together into one bone. Another surgical treatment option is preventive surgery to remove inflamed tissues, lumps or bone spurs.
Cost is always a factor when considering any type of surgery, and surgery for wrist arthritis is no exception.
How Much Does Wrist Arthritis Treatment Cost in Sydney?
Because there are different treatments to alleviate the pain and symptoms of wrist arthritis, it is difficult to provide exact treatment costs without knowing what procedure would best serve you. The cost will depend on the type of treatment used and whether surgery is required.
The cost of surgery for wrist arthritis in Sydney generally includes the surgeon’s fee as well as fees for the anaesthesiologist and facility. Other costs to anticipate include the cost of the implant in cases of joint replacement, and physical therapy.
If you suffer from wrist arthritis, contact Southern Hand and Wrist to request a consultation with Dr Sungaran. Once he has determined the specifics of your case and the two of you have decided the most appropriate course of action, our team will provide you with a detailed estimate of the cost of your wrist arthritis treatment. We can also answer questions you have about treatment costs and anticipated reimbursement from Medicare and private health funds.
Am I Eligible for Reimbursement for Wrist Arthritis Treatment Costs?
It is best to confirm coverage with Medicare and your private health insurance fund ahead of time, so you know what they will and will not cover. We want to avoid any surprises after treatment or surgery has already been performed.
If you have any trouble getting the information you need from Medicare or your private health insurance fund, please call our office to speak with a member of our staff. We are happy to help however we can.
Depending on the circumstances of your case, Medicare may cover part or all of your costs. If there is a gap between the Medicare reimbursement and the total cost of your treatment, your private health insurance fund may cover it. But because every fund is different, it is best to speak with a representative of your particular fund to confirm coverage and discuss special requirements or restrictions.
Contact Southern Hand and Wrist Today
Dr Sungaran’s team is happy to provide clarification about the cost of wrist arthritis treatment in Sydney. We invite you to call our practice at 02 95252055 or send us an email at your convenience.
