Duration of Treatment
usually takes 2 to 3 hours
Days of Stay
Usually two days in the hospital and 5 days outside the hospital.
Anesthesia
Local or General anaesthesia
Cost
3500 to 7000 USD
How much does Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery in India?
"Looking for Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery in India at the best orthopedic hospital at an affordable cost in different cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Bangalore? Here, we answer the question and explain how to choose the Best Orthopedic Surgeon in India for better results; our surgeon did more than 1000 ACL surgery successfully.
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery in India: starting from 3500 to 7000 USD.
- Hotel Cost Near Hospital - starting from 18 to 50 USD (as per hotel services)
- Food Cost - starting from 20 to 30 USD (per day)
- Miscellaneous cost - 20 USD (per day).
- It's only a rough estimate, final treatment will plan after the fresh evaluation reports.
- In India, Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery cost can vary as per the diagnosis, patient's conditions, ENT surgeon experience, Implant quality, hospital facilities, and city.
- To make an appointment, learn more about ACL, read the below information, or call / WhatsApp/ Viber - our experts answer at +91 9582708782. Still, have questions? SUBMIT ENQUIRY
Who is the Best Orthopedic Surgeon in India?
- DR.SAJNAY GUPTA
- DR.ANIL ARORA
- DR.RAJEEV VERMA
- DR.ASHOK RAJGOPAL
- DR.RAJU VAISHYA
- DR.PRADEEP SHARMA
- Dr. Ashwani Maichand
- Dr. Rajat Mahajan
- Dr. Somesh Virmani
- Dr. Rashmi Rajat Chopra
- Dr. S K S Marya.
Which is the Best Orthopedic Hospital in India?
- ARTEMIS HOSPITAL
- MANIPAL HOSPITAL
- BLK HOSPITAL
- FORTIS HOSPITAL
- MEDANTA HOSPITAL
- YASHODHA HOSPITAL
- GLOBAL HOSPITAL
- APOLLO HOSPITAL
- JAYPEE HOSPITAL
- NARAYANA HOSPITAL
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What is Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery?
The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is a band of tissue located in the knee. The anterior cruciate ligament connects the tibia bone (shin) to the femur bone (thigh). ACL injuries commonly happen during sports activities that involve sudden stops and changes in direction. The torn ligament is removed from the knee before the graft is inserted in an arthroscopic procedure. More than 900,000 ACL reconstruction surgeries are performed each year in India.
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What are the Signs and Symptoms of Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)?
- Suddenly changing the direction of Knee
- Jumping incorrectly
- Ligament or Cartilage injured in the knee
What are the Risk Factors of Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) Surgery?
- Risks of anesthesia
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Temporary dizziness
- Nerve paralysis
- Knee pain, stiffness or weakness
- Poor healing of the graft
- Failure to achieve symptom relief
How to prepare for an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) surgery?
- The patient is required to go for PSC ( Pre-surgery check-up ) to do some blood test, ECG and ECH for Cardiac check-up and urine tests to know he /she is fit for surgery or not.
- Before the operation, you’ll be asked to sign a consent form, which gives the surgeon permission to carry out the treatment.
- The doctor should be informed about any medication that the patient may be taking.
- The patient is admitted to the hospital on the same days before the procedures and advised to remain empty stomach/Fasting.
- Thinners medicines have to stop before ten days of surgery.
- The Anterior circulate ligament (ACL) surgery at an affordable cost starting from 3500 to 7000 USD the cost varies depending upon City, hospitals, surgeon’s qualifications & experience.
What are the best procedures for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)?
To identify the diagnosis doctor advised to go for complete evolution - usually, blood investigation, X-ray, (CT) scans or magnetic resonance (MRI) imaging. Before surgery, the surgeon and anesthesia will guide you about the benefits and risk factors of anterior cruciate ligament surgery.
Step 1 – Anesthesia: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery takes 2 to 3 hours depending upon the procedures by giving local or general anesthesia to relieve pain.
Step 2 – The incision: The orthopedic surgeon makes several small cuts in the skin over your knee. He uses a flexible tube with a light and camera on the end of it to see inside your knee. It’s known as knee arthroscopy. The surgeon removes the damaged ligament with a graft. The main aim of the surgeon is to get the knee in good condition as before and give it the full range of motion like before.
There are 3 main types of grafts available:
- Autograft: Patient's own tissues
- Allograft: Another person's tissue
- Artificial material
Step 3 - Closing the incisions: The orthopedic surgeon flaps the skin after the surgery with the help of Sutures, skin adhesives, tapes or clips that close the skin incisions.
What are the post-op care for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) surgery?
- The doctor will give complete information about post care of surgery, regarding recovery; proper caring of incisions, taking medications, and pain managing.
- Stitches or staples will be removed after 7 to 10 days of surgery.
- Patients are allowed to stand and walk using a walker after 48 hours of the operation. Patients can walk with a walking stick after one month of operation.
- Patients are advised not to sit cross-legged, on the floor/ground after the surgery.
- The recovery period may be around 6 weeks or longer.
- Physiotherapy will be continual until muscle strength and a good range of motion.
- A Sportsperson can go to their sports after eight to 12 months.
What is the success rate of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) surgery?
The success rate of Anterior circulate ligament (ACL) surgery depends on the patient and surgeon experience. In anterior cruciate ligament surgery is very safe and the success rate is very high more than 98% and the risk factor is very low.
What Question Ask before Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Surgery?
- Are you a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in India?
- How many years’ experience of you has in this field?
- How many surgeries are you doing every day?
- Does your hospital certify to perform these types of surgery?
- Am I a good patient for you to this procedure?
- Let me know success rates and how long time will take for ACL recovery?
- What treatment plan do you recommend and Why?
- What are my options if I am not satisfied with the outcome of my treatment surgery?
- How does it feel to have a torn ACL?
- Can an ACL tear heal without surgery?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of ACL surgery?
- How long I have to stay in the hospital and outside the hospital?
- What are the risk factors for this type of ACL surgery?
- When can I go for normal activities, including exercise?
- Do I have stitches, staples, and/or bandages?
- Do I have a scar or other permanent effects from the ACL surgery?
- Do I need to go with another surgery in the future?
- Do I need any follow-up appointments or tests after ACL surgery?
