What is it?
ACL reconstruction is a keyhole surgery that rebuilds a torn anterior cruciate ligament using your own tissue or a graft.
Used for sports injuries, road accidents and ligament tears, the procedure restores knee stability through minimally invasive arthroscopy — typically as a day-care procedure.
Symptoms — when do you need it?
A 'pop' during sports, knee giving way, swelling and instability are classic ACL tear signs.
- Knee instability or giving way
- Swelling after activity
- Pain with sudden direction change
- Difficulty pivoting on the leg
- MRI confirmed ACL tear
- Failed conservative therapy
The procedure
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
Tiny scars, day-care discharge, 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 timeline
Walk in 2 days, jog in 3 months, sport in 6–9 months.
Procedure completed in 60–90 minutes.
Stand and take a few assisted steps.
Walk independently with support and go home.
Climb stairs and resume light daily activity.
Drive, work, walk long distances comfortably.
Return to sports, travel and high-activity life.
ACL & Ligament Repair cost in Delhi NCR
Arthroscopic 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.