Understanding ACL reconstruction
ACL reconstruction is a keyhole surgery that rebuilds a torn anterior cruciate ligament using your own tissue (autograft).
Common in sports injuries and road accidents, the procedure restores knee stability through arthroscopy — usually as a day-care surgery. The graft is fixed using bio-absorbable screws and integrates with your bone over months.
Signs you may need ACL reconstruction
A 'pop' during sport, knee giving way, swelling and instability are classic ACL tear signs.
- 'Pop' or sudden injury during sport
- Knee instability or giving way
- Swelling within hours of injury
- Pain with sudden direction change
- Difficulty pivoting on the leg
- MRI confirmed ACL tear
How ACL reconstruction is done in Delhi
Day-care arthroscopic surgery taking 60–90 minutes.
- MRI confirmation and surgical planning
- Two small keyhole incisions
- Graft harvested (hamstring or patellar tendon)
- Tunnels drilled with arthroscopic precision
- Graft fixed with bio-absorbable screws
Benefits of ACL reconstruction
Tiny scars, day-care discharge and return to sport in 6 months.
- Minimally invasive — keyhole surgery
- Same-day discharge possible
- Restored knee stability
- Return to sports in 6–9 months
- Long-term durability
- Low complication rate
Recovery after ACL reconstruction
Walk in 2 days, jog in 3 months, sport in 6–9 months.
Day-care arthroscopic procedure, discharge same day.
Begin gentle range-of-motion and quad strengthening.
Walk without support, light desk work resumed.
Jogging, cycling and gym strengthening begin.
Phased return to pivoting sports under guidance.
ACL Reconstruction cost in Delhi NCR
ACL reconstruction in Delhi NCR ranges from ₹1.2 – ₹2.5 lakh.
Cost depends on graft type, fixation device and hospital. Most insurance plans cover the procedure.
Most major insurance plans (cashless) accepted. Final cost depends on implant brand, hospital and complexity.