Edgewood Surgical Hospital

239 Edgewood Drive Ext, Transfer PA, 16154

91% of patients would definitely recommend this hospital.

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Clinical Quality: Orthopedic

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Total Knee Replacement

Complications Based Rating on 74 hospital cases and a national average of 400 cases.

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What Is a Total Knee Replacement?

Total knee replacement surgery involves removing a diseased knee joint and replacing it with an artificial knee joint made of plastic or metal materials. Total knee replacement is usually performed to treat advanced arthritis of the knee.

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Patient Experience

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91% of patients would definitely
recommend this hospital

Edgewood Surgical Hospital
National average

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10 (high)
Doctors always communicated well
Nurses always communicated well
Patients always received help as soon as they wanted
Staff always explained
Pain was always well controlled
Always quiet at night
Room was always clean
Yes, staff did give patients this information

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Rated Better Than Expected in 0 safety indicators

Rated As Expected in 7 safety indicators

Collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest
Catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired at the hospital
Excessive bruising or bleeding as a consequence of a procedure or surgery
Electrolyte and fluid imbalance following surgery
Respiratory failure following surgery
Deep blood clots in the lungs or legs following surgery
Accidental cut, puncture, perforation or hemorrhage during medical care

Rated Worse Than Expected in 0 safety indicators

0 Events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

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