Arthroscopic ACL surgery cost in India

The cost of arthroscopic knee surgery  may vary, depending on factors such as-

• If the surgery is performed for one or both knees
• General costs of hospital chosen for the procedure
• The city where you need to undergo the procedure 
• General fee of the surgeon
• Type of anesthesia administered
• Comorbidities such as diabetes, liver or lung disease, etc
• Underlying condition or disease for which surgery is chosen
• Your medical history 
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Arthroscopic knee surgery is a minor and minimally invasive surgical procedure and is typically completed in about an hour. During the procedure, the patient is placed under general anesthesia and the surgeon then makes 2 to 3 small incisions on the affected knee. The surgeon may use a pump to push saline solution into the area to be operated. The saline solution will expand the knee, making it easier for the surgeon to perform surgery on the knee joint. After that, the orthopedic surgeon will insert an arthroscope inside the knee joint to view and access the knee joint.

If the identified problem can be fixed with arthroscopy, the orthopedic surgeons will insert small tools through the arthroscope. After that, the incisions are closed. 

Arthroscopic knee surgery is commonly an outpatient procedure, meaning that you will be able to go home the same day after your surgery. In some cases, overnight hospitalization might be recommended to the patient. 

After your knee arthroscopy, you will be taken to a recovery room to recover from the anesthesia. When your vitals stabilize, you will be taken to your hospital room. You may feel some pain in the affected joint, which is normal. If you have pain, tell your doctor or a member of the hospital staff, who will give you a painkiller. After a knee arthroscopy, most patients are able to leave the hospital on the day or the following morning. Before your discharge from the hospital, your orthopedic surgeon may prescribe medications and suggest an exercise plan, depending on the type of surgery you had.

Knee arthroscopy is not a very invasive procedure. For most patients, the surgery is completed in less than an hour, but the surgical time for knee arthroscopy depends on the type of knee arthroscopy performed. Typically, patients are discharged the same day after knee arthroscopy. 

You will be advised to use an ice pack on your knee to manage inflammation and minimize pain and swelling. At home, keep your operated leg elevated as much as possible and use ice packs regularly for a couple of days. Make sure to change your dressing as directed by your surgeon and visit your knee arthroscopy surgeon for a follow-up appointment, which will be several days after the surgery.

Your orthopedic surgeon may also suggest you an exercise regimen to do at home that will help with the recovery. For patients who had an ACL reconstruction, PCL or meniscus surgery, a physiotherapy program might be recommended. Physiotherapy after knee surgery can help regain normal knee function and full range of motion. These exercises will also help to strengthen your knee joint and muscles so that you can return to your routine and sports as soon as possible. With the proper care, knee arthroscopy surgery has remarkable outcomes and is usually very successful. 

Your knee arthroscopy surgeon will let you know how long it is likely to take for you to recover completely and what activities you should avoid until you are feeling better.

Returning to regular life will also depend on your age, the type of surgery you had and how quickly you recover. You will be advised to stay off strenuous physical activities, sports and heavy lifting for about 6 weeks after the surgery and will probably need 1 to 2 weeks off work, but this time usually varies from person to person and the type of knee surgery he or she is having. You will be permitted to drive when you have stopped experiencing pain and taking pain and have enough strength to drive safely and make an emergency stop, if needed. Be sure to get your orthopedic surgeon’s approval before resuming activities you are asked to avoid.  

Our team of experienced orthopedic surgeons are specialists in performing modern orthopedic surgeries such as knee arthroscopy, hip arthroscopy, shoulder arthroscopy, knee replacement, hip replacement, carpal tunnel surgery, ACL reconstruction, and more. Our orthopedic surgeons can help you find relief from knee pain or any knee problem or injury and lead. Call us and book your appointment with us today!