ACL Injury & Reconstruction: Restoring Stability

Your Path Back to the Field The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is the primary stabiliser of your knee. A tear can feel like your world has come to a halt, but with the right surgical and rehabilitative approach, returning to your peak performance is entirely possible.

Understanding Your Options

At KneeHospital.com, we treat every ACL injury based on your individual lifestyle and goals.

1. The Non-Surgical Approach

For patients with lower activity demands, we focus on:

• Rest & Anti-Inflammatories: Reducing acute swelling to allow natural healing of the surrounding tissues.
• Intensive Physiotherapy: Strengthening the hamstrings and quadriceps to "take over" the job of the torn ligament, providing functional stability for daily walking.

2. ACL Reconstruction (The Surgical Path)

For active individuals, athletes, or those experiencing persistent "giving way," surgery is the gold standard.

• Arthroscopic Technique: We use minimally invasive "keyhole" surgery, making small incisions to insert a camera and specialized instruments.
• Grafting: The torn ligament is replaced with a graft (typically a tendon from your own knee region) to create a new, strong ACL.
• Addressing Associated Injuries: We simultaneously repair any damage to the meniscus or articular cartilage found during the procedure.

The Critical Role of Physiotherapy

Whether you choose surgery or conservative management, Physiotherapy is non-negotiable.

• Pre-Hab: Exercises before surgery to reduce swelling and maintain range of motion, which significantly improves surgical outcomes.
• Post-Op Recovery: A structured, phased program to regain strength, balance, and agility.
• The Timeline: While you will be walking shortly after surgery, a full return to high-impact sports typically takes 6 to 12 months to ensure the graft is fully integrated and strong.

Investment in Your Recovery

We offer transparent pricing at MGM Healthcare to help you plan your treatment. The cost varies based on the room type selected and the specific graft/fixation materials used.

Estimated ACL Surgery Costs:

• General/Multi-bed: Starting from ₹ 1,50,000/-; Private / Deluxe: Up to ₹ 2,50,000/-

A Collaborative Decision

The choice to undergo surgery is a partnership between your goals and my clinical advice. With 40 years of international experience, I will guide you through the risks and benefits of each path, ensuring the outcome aligns with your expectations—whether that is returning to professional sports or simply walking pain-free.