Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction with Meniscectomy

1. What is Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction with Meniscectomy?
The ACL stabilises the knee, while the meniscus acts as a cushion between the thigh and shin bones. This minimally invasive procedure reconstructs the torn ACL and removes the damaged portion of the meniscus when necessary.

2. When is Treatment Recommended?
It may be recommended when an ACL tear occurs together with a meniscus tear, particularly when the knee is unstable and the damaged meniscus cannot be effectively repaired.

3. What Symptoms May a Patient Notice?
Symptoms may include knee pain, swelling, instability or giving way, clicking or locking, difficulty walking or running, and pain during turning or squatting.

4. What Does the Treatment Involve?
Using an arthroscope and small instruments, the surgeon reconstructs the ACL using a tendon graft and removes only the damaged portion of the meniscus when meniscectomy is required.

5. What Are the Main Treatment Options?
ACL reconstruction may use hamstring, patellar tendon or quadriceps tendon grafts. For the meniscus, the surgeon may perform partial meniscectomy or meniscus repair, depending on the location and type of tear.

6. How Long Does Treatment & Recovery Take?
The procedure commonly takes around 1–2 hours and may be performed as day-care or short-stay surgery. Recovery generally takes several months, with return to high-demand sports often requiring 6–12 months, depending on the procedures performed.

7. What Are the Important Risks or Considerations?
Published studies report favourable ACL reconstruction outcomes, with approximately 80% of patients returning to their previous level of sport or recreational activity in many study populations. Meniscus preservation is considered where possible because removing meniscal tissue can increase stress on the knee joint over time.

8. Why Consider Treatment in India?
India has specialised orthopaedic and sports-medicine centres performing arthroscopic ACL reconstruction and meniscus procedures, providing international patients access to experienced knee surgeons, modern arthroscopy facilities and rehabilitation services.

9. How Can Medavelle Help?
Medavelle can assist with MRI and medical report review, orthopaedic specialist and hospital coordination, treatment planning, international patient arrangements and follow-up coordination.

10. What Should the Patient Do Next?
Share your MRI/reports → Orthopaedic evaluation → Knee & meniscus assessment → Treatment recommendation → Treatment planning in India.