ACL Reconstruction Cost in India

The cost of ACL reconstruction in India typically ranges from $1,500 to $7,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

ACL reconstruction replaces a torn anterior cruciate ligament in the knee with a tendon graft. The cost depends on:

• Graft: hamstring, patellar tendon or donor graft.
• Fixation devices: buttons and screws.
• Meniscus repair: if done at the same time.
• Physiotherapy: a long rehabilitation programme.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust explains a complete ACL tear usually does not heal on its own. Some people, especially those whose sport involves straight-line running, can manage with physiotherapy alone. Surgery aims to restore stability.

The Leeds leaflet says recovery can take up to a year. Adults should not return to sport for at least 9 months, and under-18s at least 12 months. Returning before nine months was linked to about seven times the risk of re-injury.

ACL reconstruction is usually a day case lasting up to 1.5 hours. Crutches are needed for up to three weeks. Leeds notes driving after about 4 weeks and office work after 2 to 3 weeks.