Affordable ACL Surgery in Mexico

Affordable ACL surgery in Mexico is becoming very popular, thanks to the ever-increasing costs of medical care in US.

Why go for Anterior Cruciate Ligament repair in Mexico?

Huge savings: The cost of ACL repair in Mexico is no greater than $9,000 and no lesser than $4,000. Compare this to the exorbitant figure of $30,000 - $40,000 that is charged in the US for the same procedure.

Top quality medical care in Mexico: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery in Mexico is not only affordable, but also of a very high quality. The standards of medical care in Mexico leave no doubt about why it is such a popular medical tourism center these days.

Orthopedic surgeons in Mexico are very experienced in Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction. You will find that a majority of them have been trained in the US and have also worked in the US for a significant period of time. Plus, they all speak fluent English.

The standards and methods of cheap knee surgery in Mexico are the same as in the US: ACL reconstruction is an arthroscopic procedure, but quite a few orthopedic surgeons prefer to do it as an open surgery. (An arthroscope is a narrow telescope-like instrument at the end of which a miniature camera is attached. It is inserted into the joint through small incisions, making the inside of the joint clearly visible. It has the capacity to magnify images up to 25 to 30 times. Images are taken from the camera attached to the end of the arthroscope and displayed on a video screen, which the surgeon sees and performs the surgery.)

When can the patient return to routine activities after knee surgery in Mexico?

For about three weeks after ACL reconstruction, you will have to use crutches to avoid pressure on the operated knee. Rehabilitation will consist of not only some physical therapy but also reduction in swelling, increasing the flexibility of the joint, and regaining strength. Your surgeon will tell you when you can start swimming and cycling - both very good means of building the strength of the muscles around the knee. This is very important to rebuild the muscle mass that has been lost through surgery and to improve stability of the joint. But it can take anywhere between 2-4 months for you to return to strenuous activities like running. If you are an athlete, it might take longer - about 6 months - before you can make a comeback.