Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction Package

The method for reconstructing the ACL is a relatively safe procedure. Some of the risks associated with the surgery include bleeding and blood clots, continuous knee discomfort, disease transmission if the graft comes from a cadaver, infection, knee stiffness or weakness, loss of range of motion, and inappropriate healing if the graft is rejected by your immune system. These dangers can be assessed by your treating physician.

Surgery is not usually required for ACL damage. You and your doctor will decide whether you need merely rehabilitation (rehab) or surgery and rehab. The length of the procedure will vary depending on the surgeon's ability and whether or not further treatments (such as meniscal repair) are performed, among other things. Your doctor will give you specific instructions on the day of your procedure. Fasting for 12 hours prior to the ACL surgery and refraining from taking aspirin or blood thinners may be part of the guidelines. You should be able to return home the same day as your procedure.

After an ACL repair, there is no uniform agreement on when it is safe to fly. Most orthopaedic surgeons tend to advise their patients not to fly for 4 to 6 weeks after ACL restoration.

After surgery, it is recommended that you take pain killers, keep your incision clean and dry, and rest immediately. It is critical to ice your knee because it decreases pain and minimises swelling. Regular post operative consultations are advised with your doctor or surgeon within a few weeks of surgery.

• Walking with crutches for up to six weeks and wearing a knee brace for at least one week were some of the activities that are advised against for several months owing to pain.
• Within a few weeks after surgery, you should be able to regain range of motion in your knee. Returning to sports for professional sports persons takes 6 to 12 months of rehabilitation.
• When the operation is declared successful, physical rehabilitation can commence. The effectiveness of this type of treatment varies from person to person.

Do take care of the following during the post operative rehabilitation period:

• Ensure that the knee is kept straight
• Refrain from putting any kind of weight on your knee
• Wear the knee brace
• Scheduled follow up consultations should be adhered to

The vast majority of people assume that decreased prices will result in inferior treatment quality. We do assure you that the price will not have an impact on the quality of treatment. When the ACL surgery is done at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, you should be rest assured that the best possible treatment will be available to you. We at MediGence ensure that the discounted rate includes all of the benefits as well.

For the 10% cost of your desired treatment, MediGence provides a secure payment gateway. This discounted fee, i.e. US$ 360, can be paid online using the MediGence website. The remaining 90% of your treatment costs, or US$ 3240, will be paid at the hospital's reception when you check in for treatment. It can be paid with cash, credit card, debit card, or wire transfer, among other options.