KNEE ARTHRITIS - Autologous chondrocyte implantation (A.C.I.) :
ACI-Hospital Stay Controversy - - Posted by cray (cray), 28 September 2003
The second stage of my ACI surgery has been cancelled (originally scheduled for 10/6/03). It seems that the OS and Worker's Comp. cannot agree on the length of stay.
WC says one day. The OS wants three or four days.
I'd rather not stay in the hospital longer than I need to, however, if it's necessary I'd rather be safe.(not my call anyway) Can anyone share their experience after this procedure?
Posted by lbdeharak (Linda), 30 September 2003
Hey Cray,
I had the ACI done last November. My insurance only okayed one night as well. My OS said that if I really needed more of a stay that they could push it through as medically needed once the time came. I don't think that you will hurt your implant site by going home after one night, but I do think that I would have been more comfortable staying one more night. I was given the option of staying and thought that I would be more comfortable at home.
Good luck, and I hope you can get things resolved.
Linda
Posted by Allan (Allan), 11 November 2003
I had similar problems but my consultant managed to sort it all out and ended up staying in for three nights
Glad of it too
Had an epidural for two days so no chance of leaving
Try discussing it with your consultant and insurance provider mine was BUPA
Good Luck
Posted by cray (cray), 12 November 2003
Thanks for the info. Could you tell me more about the epidural?
Posted by richie (richie), 17 November 2003
i stayed in for one night, I underwent the MACI operation and currently i am 5 days post-op doing fine with no painkillers.
I had mine done under NHS so no experience on the insurance sorry
Posted by cray (cray), 23 November 2003
Hi Everyone,
I'm having my surgery in the morning. I'm a bit nervous but am looking forward to good results. Today will be filled with last minute things to do while I can still walk on my own.
I'll let you know how it goes.
Brad
Updated Tue Dec 2 2008