Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction Surgery in Israel

Anterior Cruciate Ligament is one of the four ligaments that stabilize the knee joint or hold the joint from getting misplaced. The four ligaments are anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments as well as medial and lateral collateral ligaments. These are capable of stabilizing and allowing the joint to perform the necessary functions of the body. The cruciate ligaments primarily support the conjunction of the thigh bone and the shin bone, mostly in case of sudden jerks and jumps that concentrates the impact on the knee. These ligaments absorb the impact and prevent the knee from getting damaged. However, if the impact exceeds the limit of sustenance, the ligaments may tear and need reconstruction surgeries. An ACL reconstruction is most common among athletes who play basketball, football, soccer, badminton, long jump, high jump and other sports that involve higher physical involvement of the lower limbs. 

What is Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction?

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction involves correction of the torn anterior ligament which is essential for supporting the knee joint. The procedure involves replacing the damaged tissue surgically in order to restore the normal functioning of the knee. The procedure can either be performed by open surgical method or arthroscopic method, depending on the type and extent of damage incurred. The reconstruction can be achieved via two ways:

• Complete removal of the torn ligament
• Preservation of the damaged ligament, wherein, the tissue is inserted into the pressed ligament. 

Ideal Candidate for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction

Although ACL reconstruction is pretty common, yet it is not performed on anyone with a knee injury. The ideal candidates for ACL Reconstruction surgery is decided, if the individual:

• Is a sportsperson or is actively partaking in physical activities
• Suffers from persistent pain which interferes with the daily activities and results in loss of mobility
• Children or young adults whose growth plates have locked 
• Physiotherapy and other conventional treatments are unresponsive

Factors Affecting the Cost of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction

In general, acl surgery cost varies from a minimum of $1000 and may exceed $16000. One of the prime factors that determine the cost is the country where the procedure is being availed. Apart from that, the key factors affecting the acl reconstruction surgery cost are:

• Extent of injury incurred
• Approach of reconstruction surgery implemented
• Medical benefits necessary
• Proficiency and experience of the surgeons involved
• Follow up treatments required