Getting reliability data about the hospitals you’re considering for your care can help you choose better and avoid unnecessary risks.
Knee replacement is a surgery focused on reducing pain and getting you back to the activities you love. But not all hospitals achieve the same results. Some are more reliable than others. With the help of the HSS Hospital Reliability Scorecard, you can make sure you're asking the critical questions to find the hospital that's right for you. Understanding the data points below will help you make the best decision for your care. Learn why we chose these factors.
Surgical procedure in which damaged cartilage in the knee is replaced by a metal implant. Also called “knee arthroplasty.”
Takes place in a hospital or ambulatory surgery center.
Ranges from less than one day to several days, depending on the complexity of the procedure and your overall health.
"After just 10 weeks, I am back to work and navigating stairs, driving, sitting and standing with no pain and no complications."
Success Rate
Out of 121 responses, 76% response rate. Represents unilateral knee replacement.
Source: HSS Internal Data, 2022
Patient Experience
Source: CMS Care Compare, Feb 2025 Release.
Complications
Represents total hip/knee replacement care.
Lower is better.
Source: CMS Care Compare, July 2020 – March 2023.
For inpatient procedures.
Testimonial
It has been a year since my knee replacements, and I am riding the bike regularly, enjoying walks, and back on the tennis court.
Bruce, Knee Replacement
Avoidable Hospital Visits
Represents total hip/knee replacement care.
Lower is better.
Source: CMS Care Compare, July 2020 – June 2023.
For inpatient procedures.
Procedure Volume
Source: NYSDOH SPARCS 2022 Public Use File, APR DRG 326 Elective Knee Joint Replacement.
How much do endorsements from third parties really matter? The answer all depends on who’s doing the endorsing. Several groups of independent experts have dug deeper and found U.S. News & World Report to be the most credible of the various hospital rating systems.
The Hospital Reliability Scorecard highlights valuable data to consider before you schedule your procedure. Our helpful worksheet makes it easy to compare different hospitals.
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