What Is ACL Reconstruction Surgery?
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) serves as a vital stabilizer for your knee joint. If you experience persistent instability in your knee post-ACL rupture, opting for reconstruction surgery can greatly improve its stability, both in everyday movements and during sports activities. This surgical intervention may open up opportunities for returning to sports at a level that might have seemed unachievable otherwise.
Self Pay Surgery Costs for ACL reconstruction Surgery in Australia
Waiting Periods For ACL Reconstruction surgery
The Public health system in Australia has a waiting period for Orthopaedic Surgeries - 90% of Patients waited this length of time for this procedure in the 2019/2020 calendar year.
Who is ACL Reconstruction surgery for?
ACL Reconstruction is for very active people, who have damaged their knee and want to return to sport or exercise. Common causes are football or skiing injuries.
What are the benefits?
What happens During Surgery?
The operation usually takes 60 to 90 minutes.
Your surgeon will create one or more incisions around your knee. Many surgeons utilise arthroscopy (keyhole surgery) for the procedure, employing a camera to visualise the interior of your knee.
How long will I stay in hospital?
You should be able to go home the same day, or one day later.
What is my recovery time?
Your surgeon might recommend wearing a knee brace for several weeks following the procedure. As your knee begins to stabilize, you’ll embark on an intensive recovery regimen.
Engaging in regular exercise is crucial to facilitate a swift return to normal activities. Before starting any exercise program, consult your healthcare team or GP for guidance.
While most individuals experience a successful recovery after ACL reconstruction, it requires diligent effort.
It’s important to understand that your knee may not fully regain its pre-injury condition.
Meet the Surgeons
Mr Santosh Jacob
Mr Santosh Jacob is a dual qualified orthopaedic surgeon. Having trained in Orthopaedics at world renowned Christian Medical College, Vellore in India in 2005, he requalified in Australia to receive his FRACS qualification in 2018. He has been a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon since 2005, completing Fellowships in arthroscopy, arthroplasty and sports surgery in Adelaide (2006), Sydney (2008) and Melbourne (2014)..
Do you qualify for This Self Pay Procedure?
You are suitable for this surgery if:
- You are over 16 years of age
- You are not pregnant
- You do not require complex rehabilitation or have a chronic disease that would require immediate post-operative care in an intensive care unit
- You do not have sickle cell anaemia, renal failure or have had a cardiac arrest or cardiac intervention (e.g. insertions of stents) in the last six months
Payment Plans
If you’re looking for ways to pay for your surgery, there are options available with Self Pay Surgery. From using your own superannuation, to getting finance from one of our Pay Later payment providers, check our Payment Plans page for the details.
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