ACL Reconstruction in India
Get ACL Reconstruction at internationally accredited (JCI/NABH) Indian hospitals at a fraction of Western costs, with end-to-end international patient support — visa, travel, stay, and follow-up care.
ACL Reconstruction in UAE
ACL Reconstruction at leading UAE hospitals in Dubai and Abu Dhabi — world-class care closer to home, visa-free entry for many nationalities, international specialists, and modern facilities.
Overview
ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Reconstruction is a arthroscopic surgical procedure that replaces a torn or ruptured ACL with a tendon graft to restore knee stability, strength, and full range of motion — achieving clinical success rates of 85–95% in returning patients to pre-injury activity levels. Internationally, patients choose India and the UAE for this procedure because both destinations offer JCI-accredited hospitals, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons with high-volume ACL caseloads, and significantly lower out-of-pocket costs compared to the United States, United Kingdom, or Australia. GAF Healthcare (gaf.healthcare) provides end-to-end coordination — from surgical planning and hospital selection to visa facilitation and post-operative rehabilitation — ensuring international patients receive seamless, evidence-based orthopedic care.
Hospital Stay: 1–2 days (day-surgery or overnight admission is standard for arthroscopic ACL reconstruction) • Total Stay in Country (Fit-to-Fly): 3–6 weeks (short-haul flights: 3–4 weeks with compression stockings and DVT prophylaxis; long-haul intercontinental flights: 5–6 weeks post-operatively, subject to surgeon clearance and satisfactory range-of-motion milestones) • Success Rate: 85–95% (return to pre-injury sport or activity level; graft survival at 10 years exceeds 80% with adherence to structured rehabilitation)
What Is It?
The anterior cruciate ligament is one of four primary stabilising ligaments of the knee joint, running diagonally through the joint capsule from the posteromedial aspect of the lateral femoral condyle to the anterior intercondylar area of the tibial plateau. Its primary biomechanical roles include resisting anterior tibial translation relative to the femur, controlling rotational instability, and providing proprioceptive feedback critical for dynamic joint control. ACL tears are among the most common serious sports injuries globally, with an annual incidence of approximately 200,000 cases in the United States alone, and affecting both high-performance athletes and active recreational populations. The mechanism of injury is typically non-contact — a sudden deceleration, pivoting, or cutting movement — though contact mechanisms (e.g., direct valgus force) also occur. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with T2-weighted sequences reliably confirms the diagnosis, and the KT-1000 or KT-2000 arthrometer can objectively quantify anterior laxity in millimetres for pre-operative documentation.
Untreated ACL deficiency leads to recurrent episodes of giving-way, progressive chondral damage, and a significantly elevated lifetime risk of medial compartment osteoarthritis and meniscal pathology. Conservative management with physiotherapy alone is appropriate for low-demand, sedentary individuals, but for active patients — particularly those under 45 years with concurrent meniscal tears, multi-ligament injuries, or high rotational demands — surgical reconstruction is the internationally recognised standard of care, supported by Level I evidence from the KANON trial and multiple Cochrane meta-analyses.
ACL reconstruction replaces the ruptured ligament with a biological tendon graft harvested from the patient (autograft) or from a donor (allograft). The procedure is performed almost exclusively under arthroscopic visualisation using a 4–5 mm 30-degree arthroscope, allowing the surgeon to simultaneously address concurrent intra-articular pathology — meniscal tears, chondral lesions, or synovitis — within the same operative field. Modern tunnel-drilling techniques, anatomic graft placement, and biological augmentation strategies have substantially improved long-term graft survival and functional outcomes compared to older, non-anatomic isometric techniques used prior to 2010.
Candidates
• Confirmed complete or high-grade partial ACL tear on MRI (T2-weighted coronal and sagittal sequences showing ligament discontinuity or 'empty notch' sign)
• Subjective knee instability (positive Lachman test ≥3+, positive pivot-shift test, anterior tibial translation >5 mm on KT-1000 arthrometry)
• Active individuals of any age who wish to return to pivoting sports (football, basketball, skiing, tennis, martial arts) or physically demanding occupations
• Patients with concurrent meniscal tears requiring repair or partial meniscectomy (addressed simultaneously via the same arthroscopic approach)
• Multi-ligament knee injuries (e.g., combined ACL + PCL or ACL + MCL tears) where ACL reconstruction forms part of a staged or combined surgical plan
• Skeletally mature adolescents with open physes: physeal-sparing or transphyseal techniques available; requires Tanner staging and dedicated paediatric orthopedic assessment
• Pre-operative diagnostics required: Weight-bearing X-rays (AP, lateral, Rosenberg view), MRI knee (1.5T or 3T preferred), full blood panel including CBC, coagulation profile, HbA1c (if diabetic), and 12-lead ECG with anaesthesia assessment for patients over 40
• Contraindications — Absolute: active septic arthritis or open knee wound, significant articular cartilage loss (Outerbridge Grade IV, bone-on-bone on standing X-ray), inability to comply with post-operative rehabilitation
• Contraindications — Relative: severe osteoporosis (T-score < −2.5) affecting graft fixation integrity, morbid obesity (BMI >40) with high anaesthetic risk, uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c >8.5%), active inflammatory arthropathy (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis requiring biological DMARD review pre-operatively), and significant quadriceps or hamstring muscle atrophy requiring prehabilitation before surgery
• Psychological readiness and realistic expectation-setting are considered part of candidate assessment, as fear-avoidance beliefs are an independent predictor of suboptimal return-to-sport outcomes (ACL-RSI scale recommended)
Procedure
GRAFT SELECTION — THE FOUNDATIONAL SURGICAL DECISION:
• Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone (BPTB) Autograft: The historical 'gold standard' for high-demand athletes. A central third of the patellar tendon with bone plugs from patella and tibial tuberosity is harvested. Bone-to-bone healing in the tunnels is rapid (6–8 weeks). Associated with higher rates of anterior knee pain and patellar fracture risk compared to soft-tissue grafts, but offers superior rotational stability data at long-term follow-up.
• Hamstring Tendon Autograft (Quadrupled Gracilis-Semitendinosus, or '4-strand graft'): Currently the most commonly used graft type globally. Lower donor-site morbidity, no risk of patellar fracture, and comparable long-term outcomes to BPTB in most patient populations. Graft diameter of ≥8 mm is associated with lower re-rupture rates; diameter is estimated pre-operatively on MRI.
• Quadriceps Tendon Autograft: An increasingly preferred graft for revision ACL reconstruction and in patients with previous hamstring or patellar tendon harvests. The quadriceps tendon provides a larger cross-sectional area and biomechanical properties intermediate between BPTB and hamstring grafts. Gaining rapid adoption in North American and European high-volume centres.
• Allograft (Donor Tendon — Achilles, tibialis anterior, or BPTB): Used in multi-ligament reconstructions, revision surgery, or older, lower-demand patients where donor site preservation is critical. Lower re-rupture risk acceptability in patients over 40; significantly higher re-rupture rates in patients under 25 compared to autograft (data from MOON Cohort Study).
• Synthetic/Hybrid Augmentation (LARS Ligament, InternalBrace): Synthetic ligament augmentation is used selectively in revision cases or ligament repair augmentation protocols; not a replacement for biological reconstruction in primary cases.
SURGICAL TECHNIQUE — ANATOMIC VS. NON-ANATOMIC PLACEMENT:
• Anatomic Single-Bundle Reconstruction: The current standard of care. Tunnel placement replicates the native ACL footprint on both the femur (anteromedial portal drilling technique or transportal technique) and tibia, restoring both the anteromedial (AM) and posterolateral (PL) bundle functions within a single graft construct.
• Double-Bundle Reconstruction: Separately reconstructs the AM and PL bundles using two femoral and two tibial tunnels. Biomechanically superior in rotational stability in laboratory studies; clinical superiority over single-bundle in RCTs remains debated and is generally reserved for large-footprint anatomies and specialist centres.
• Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis (LET) / Anterolateral Ligament (ALL) Reconstruction: Combined procedure addressing the anterolateral complex (Kaplan fibres, ALL) to control the pivot-shift in high-risk patients — young athletes, revision cases, hyperlaxity (Beighton score ≥4), or sports with high rotational demand. Supported by STABILITY 1 trial data showing significant reduction in re-rupture rate when combined with BPTB autograft in young athletes.
• Revision ACL Reconstruction: Requires pre-operative CT scan to assess tunnel widening (tunnel diameter >12 mm may necessitate staged bone grafting), graft type change (typically to quadriceps or allograft), and concurrent assessment for missed posterior-lateral corner or PCL pathology.
ADVANCED & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES:
• Robotically-Assisted ACL Reconstruction: Platforms such as the Navio (Smith & Nephew) and VELYS systems allow sub-millimetre tunnel positioning and real-time intraoperative kinematics assessment. Available in select JCI-accredited centres in India (Apollo, Fortis, Aster) and UAE (Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Mediclinic City Hospital Dubai).
• Patient-Specific 3D Planning: Pre-operative MRI-based 3D modelling of the ACL footprint allows custom tunnel trajectory planning, reducing the risk of tunnel convergence in double-bundle or combined procedures.
• Biological Augmentation (PRP, Stem Cells): Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection at the graft-tunnel interface is used adjunctively in some centres to theoretically enhance ligamentisation; evidence remains Level II–III and is not considered standard of care but is offered as an add-on in premium facilities.
Cost of ACL Reconstruction: India vs. UAE
The cost of ACL reconstruction varies significantly depending on the destination, graft type, concurrent procedures (e.g., meniscal repair, LET), hospital tier, and rehabilitation duration. Both India and the UAE offer internationally accredited facilities and experienced arthroscopic surgeons at a fraction of the cost of comparable procedures in the United States ($15,000–$30,000+) or the United Kingdom. India provides the most cost-efficient option — typically 60–75% below Western prices — while the UAE offers a premium, luxury-tier experience in a tax-free, cosmopolitan destination with excellent connectivity. GAF Healthcare provides transparent, itemised cost estimates inclusive of surgeon fees, hospital stay, standard implants, physiotherapy sessions, and post-operative medications before you commit to travel.
| Destination | Estimated Cost (USD) | Key Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3,500 – $7,000 | ~56% less than the UAE |
| UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi) | $8,000 – $16,000 | Premium care, JCI/DHA accredited |
Estimates typically include surgery, hospital stay, and standard medications. Contact us for a personalised quote.
Recovery & Aftercare
PHASE 1 — PRE-OPERATIVE PREPARATION (2–4 Weeks Before Surgery):
• GAF Healthcare coordinates remote consultation with your assigned orthopedic surgeon (fellowship-trained in sports medicine/arthroscopy). A digital upload of your MRI, X-rays, and blood results allows surgical planning before you travel.
• Prehabilitation ('prehab') is strongly recommended: 2–4 weeks of structured physiotherapy to achieve full knee extension, reduce effusion, and strengthen quadriceps (quads index >70% symmetry) prior to surgery. Patients who arrive with good quadriceps activation have demonstrably better early post-operative outcomes.
• Smoking cessation at least 4 weeks pre-operatively (nicotine impairs graft ligamentisation and wound healing). NSAIDs discontinued 7 days before surgery to reduce intraoperative bleeding.
• Arrival in India or UAE 1–2 days before surgery for in-person surgical consultation, final diagnostic confirmation, and anaesthesia assessment.
PHASE 2 — THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE (Day 0):
• Procedure is performed under spinal or general anaesthesia; duration is typically 60–90 minutes for primary single-bundle reconstruction, 90–150 minutes for combined procedures including LET or meniscal repair.
• Arthroscopic examination of the entire joint (patellofemoral compartment, medial and lateral compartments, notch) is performed first to inventory all intra-articular pathology.
• Graft harvest (for autograft), preparation (graft tensioning, sizing, and suturing), tunnel drilling (anatomic femoral and tibial tunnel positions confirmed under arthroscopic and fluoroscopic guidance), graft passage, tensioning at 20–30° of flexion, and fixation (interference screws — bioabsorbable or titanium — supplemented by cortical suspensory fixation devices such as Endobutton or TightRope).
• Tourniquet is applied at 250–300 mmHg; total tourniquet time is typically under 60 minutes for primary cases.
• Wound closure and application of a hinged knee brace locked in extension for the immediate post-operative period.
PHASE 3 — IMMEDIATE POST-OPERATIVE RECOVERY (Days 1–14):
• Hospital stay: 1–2 days. Drain removal (if used) at 24 hours. Ice therapy and limb elevation are initiated immediately.
• Full weight-bearing with crutches is permitted from Day 1 in most contemporary protocols (accelerated rehabilitation). The hinged brace is worn for 4–6 weeks.
• Physiotherapy begins Day 1: ankle pumps, straight-leg raises, quadriceps setting, and passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises targeting 0–90° by end of Week 1.
• DVT prophylaxis: Low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH — enoxaparin 40 mg daily) or rivaroxaban 10 mg daily for 10–14 days post-operatively; compression stockings for 6 weeks.
• Pain management: Multimodal analgesia — adductor canal nerve block (provides 12–18 hours of post-op analgesia without quadriceps motor block), oral celecoxib or tramadol, and paracetamol. Opioids are minimised in contemporary enhanced recovery protocols.
• Wound check and suture/staple removal at Day 10–14.
PHASE 4 — EARLY REHABILITATION (Weeks 2–6):
• ROM target: 0–120° by Week 4, full ROM (0–135°+) by Week 6.
• Progressive weight-bearing without crutches, typically by Week 3–4.
• Closed-kinetic-chain (CKC) exercises commence: mini-squats, leg press, step training. Open-kinetic-chain (OKC) quadriceps extension exercises are deferred until Week 12 to protect the graft during ligamentisation.
• At Week 4–6: Surgeon and physiotherapist re-assessment — satisfactory milestones (full extension, ROM >120°, no significant effusion, quad activation >60% limb symmetry index) are required before fit-to-fly clearance.
PHASE 5 — INTERMEDIATE REHABILITATION (Months 2–4, At Home):
• Stationary cycling (from Week 6), pool running/hydrotherapy (from Week 8).
• Progressive strengthening: single-leg press, Romanian deadlift, Nordic hamstring curls.
• Sport-specific agility and proprioception training begins Month 3.
PHASE 6 — RETURN TO SPORT (Months 6–9):
• Return to non-contact training: Month 4–5.
• Return to full competitive sport: Month 6–9, contingent on passing a validated return-to-sport test battery — Limb Symmetry Index (LSI) ≥90% on isokinetic strength testing, single-leg hop tests (single hop, triple hop, crossover hop), and psychological readiness (ACL-RSI score ≥65).
• Full graft biological maturation (ligamentisation) requires 12–24 months; this biological timeline is independent of functional recovery and explains why re-rupture risk remains elevated in the first 12 months post-surgery.
Risks & Considerations
ACL reconstruction is a well-established, low-mortality procedure, but patients must be counselled on the following specific risks and considerations:
Graft Re-Rupture: The most clinically significant complication. Reported re-rupture rates range from 3–10% in the general population, rising to 15–25% in athletes under 20 years returning to high-risk pivoting sports, particularly in the first 12 months post-operatively. Risk is reduced by autograft selection, anatomic tunnel placement, LET augmentation in high-risk profiles, and strict adherence to return-to-sport testing criteria before full clearance.
Top Hospitals for ACL Reconstruction
The following JCI and NABH-accredited hospitals are among the most experienced in specialist care, with dedicated teams and high-volume programmes.
Apollo Hospitals
New Delhi, India
Manipal Hospitals
Bengaluru, India
Manipal Hospitals Dwarka
New Delhi, India
Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery Dubai
Dubai, UAE
Top Doctors for ACL Reconstruction
Internationally trained specialists in Orthopedics. Review their profiles, compare experience, and connect directly through GAF Healthcare.
Dr. H. Vinay Kumar
MBBS, MS, Fellowship in Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine, Fellowship in Joint Replacement
Orthopedic Surgeon
Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, Hyderabad, India
10+ Yearsof experience
Dr. H. Vinay Kumar is a Senior Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at Yashoda Hospitals in Secunderabad, Hyderabad, with over 10 years of clinical experience in advanced joint surgery and arthroscopy. He holds an MS in Orthopedics from SCB Government Medical College, Cuttack, and has completed specialized fellowships in Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine (Ahmedabad) and Joint Replacement (Hyderabad), positioning him at the forefront of minimally invasive orthopedic… Read more
Dr. Hemant Sharma
MBBS, DNB (Orthopaedics), MRCS (England), FRCS (England)
Orthopedic Surgeon
Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurugram, India
28+ Yearsof experience
Dr. Hemant Sharma is Chairman of Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement and Spine Surgery at Marengo Asia Hospitals in Gurugram, bringing over 28 years of clinical expertise to orthopedic surgery. A Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and holder of a postgraduate DNB in Orthopaedics, Dr. Sharma trained extensively in both India and England, spending 11 years in each country to refine his surgical craft. His academic foundation began with an MBBS… Read more
Dr. Jitendra Kataria
MBBS, D Ortho, DNB Ortho, Fellowship in Arthroplasty, Diploma in Medico-Legal Systems
Orthopedic Surgeon
Gleneagles Global Hospitals, Mumbai, India
10+ Yearsof experience
Dr. Jitendra Kataria is a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at Gleneagles Global Hospitals in Mumbai with over 10 years of dedicated clinical experience. He holds a comprehensive postgraduate pedigree, including a DNB in Orthopaedics from P. D. Hinduja Hospital and a specialized Fellowship in Arthroplasty. His advanced training equips him with technical proficiency across the full spectrum of orthopedic care. Dr. Kataria's clinical expertise spans complex… Read more
Dr. Karthik Gajapathy
MBBS, DNB (Ortho)
Orthopedic Surgeon
Gleneagles Hospitals, Bengaluru, India
25+ Yearsof experience
Dr. Karthik Gajapathy is a Senior Consultant in Orthopedic Surgery with over 25 years of dedicated clinical practice in Bengaluru, India. Holding qualifications in MBBS and DNB (Orthopedics), he has established himself as a compassionate and highly skilled practitioner in joint replacement and orthopedic trauma care. His extensive experience spans the full spectrum of orthopedic conditions, from degenerative joint disease to complex fracture management.… Read more
Dr. M N Sehar
MBBS, MS, Dip.Orth, FRCS, FRCS Orth (UK)
Orthopedic Surgeon
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, India
30+ Yearsof experience
Dr. M N Sehar is a Senior Consultant in Orthopedic Surgery at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi, bringing over 30 years of dedicated experience in musculoskeletal care. He holds prestigious qualifications including MBBS, MS, Dip.Orth, FRCS, and FRCS Orth (UK) from the Royal College of Surgeons—reflecting his rigorous training across India and the United Kingdom. His clinical focus spans advanced joint replacement surgery, arthroscopic techniques,… Read more
Frequently Asked Questions — ACL Reconstruction
In India, ACL reconstruction at a JCI or NABH-accredited hospital typically costs between USD $3,500 and $7,000 for a primary single-bundle arthroscopic reconstruction using an autograft (hamstring or BPTB). This estimate includes the surgeon's fee, operating theatre and hospital stay (1–2 nights), standard implants (interference screws, suspensory fixation devices), anaesthesia, standard post-operative medications, and initial physiotherapy sessions. Advanced procedures — such as double-bundle reconstruction, lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET), concurrent meniscal repair, or robotic-assisted surgery — may increase the cost to the upper end of the range or slightly beyond. In the UAE (Dubai or Abu Dhabi), the same procedure at a JCI or DHA-accredited facility such as Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Mediclinic City Hospital, or Aster Hospital ranges from approximately USD $8,000 to $16,000, reflecting the higher operational costs of UAE healthcare, premium facility standards, and the luxury international patient experience. In both destinations, these costs represent savings of 40–75% compared to an equivalent procedure in the United States ($15,000–$30,000+) or the United Kingdom. GAF Healthcare provides a fully itemised, written cost estimate specific to your graft type and concurrent procedures before you confirm travel.
Most international patients require a minimum stay of 3–4 weeks in the country before they are medically cleared for a short-to-medium-haul international flight (under 6 hours), and 5–6 weeks before clearance for long-haul intercontinental flights (over 6 hours). The fit-to-fly decision is individualised and based on achieving the following milestones: full knee extension with no extension lag, satisfactory range of motion (typically 0–100° or greater), no active wound complications, manageable swelling, and the ability to ambulate safely with or without a single crutch. DVT prophylaxis (low-molecular-weight heparin or an oral anticoagulant such as rivaroxaban) must be completed or actively ongoing for long-haul flights. During the flight itself, patients are advised to wear graduated compression stockings, perform ankle pump exercises every 30–60 minutes, maintain adequate hydration, and request an aisle seat for ease of movement. Clearance is provided in writing by your operating surgeon after a formal in-person or telemedicine assessment at Week 4–6. GAF Healthcare builds the recommended country stay duration into your pre-departure itinerary planning and can extend accommodation if milestones are not yet achieved at the expected time.
ACL reconstruction has an overall clinical success rate of 85–95% for returning patients to their pre-injury level of activity or sport, based on long-term data from high-volume registries including the Swedish National Knee Ligament Registry and the MOON Cohort Study. Graft survival — defined as absence of re-rupture — exceeds 80% at 10-year follow-up in adult patients using autograft tissue. However, success rates are nuanced by several key factors: patient age (re-rupture rates are significantly higher in patients under 20 years — up to 25% in young athletes returning to high-risk pivoting sports within 9 months), graft type (autografts outperform allografts in patients under 40), surgical technique (anatomic tunnel placement and, where indicated, lateral extra-articular tenodesis [LET] augmentation substantially reduce rotational re-rupture risk), and rehabilitation compliance (patients who pass validated return-to-sport criteria — Limb Symmetry Index ≥90% and ACL-RSI psychological readiness score ≥65 — have significantly lower re-rupture rates than those who return to sport by time alone). At GAF Healthcare partner hospitals, our partnered surgeons are fellowship-trained arthroscopic specialists with individual ACL case volumes exceeding 100–200 procedures annually, which is independently associated with superior graft placement accuracy and lower complication rates compared to lower-volume surgical practices.
Why Plan Your Treatment Through Gaf Healthcare?
GAF Healthcare manages the entire non-clinical journey for international ACL reconstruction patients, allowing you to focus entirely on surgical preparation and recovery.
VISA & ENTRY FACILITATION: For India: GAF Healthcare facilitates the Indian e-Medical Visa (eMV) application process. The eMV is available to nationals of over 150 countries, valid for up to 60 days (extendable), and is processed within 72 hours in most cases. A GAF case coordinator provides the hospital invitation letter and pre-formatted document checklist required for the eMV application. For the UAE (Dubai / Abu Dhabi): Citizens of over 50 countries receive visa-on-arrival or visa-free access to the UAE. Nationals from other countries can obtain a UAE Medical Treatment Visa sponsored through the hospital, which GAF Healthcare coordinates directly with the facility's international patient services team and the relevant emirate's health authority (DHA for Dubai, SEHA/DoH for Abu Dhabi).
AIRPORT TRANSFERS & GROUND LOGISTICS: GAF Healthcare arranges private, air-conditioned vehicle transfers from the airport to your hospital or accommodation — including a wheelchair-accessible vehicle for post-operative return journeys when mobility is restricted. All drivers are briefed on patient medical status and hospital routes.
DEDICATED MEDICAL COORDINATOR & TRANSLATION: Each patient is assigned a personal GAF Healthcare Medical Coordinator — a bilingual (English + your native language) case manager who is available 7 days a week from your pre-departure planning phase through discharge. Qualified medical interpreters (not machine-translation services) are available on-site for surgical consent, clinical consultations, and physiotherapy instructions in Arabic, Russian, French, German, Hindi, and other major languages on request.
ACCOMMODATION FOR PATIENT & ATTENDANT: GAF Healthcare pre-negotiates rates at partner serviced apartments and hotels within 5–10 minutes of partner hospitals. Accommodation options range from budget-conscious to luxury-tier and include ground-floor or elevator-accessible rooms suitable for post-operative patients. One attendant (family member or carer) is accommodated in all packages; additional attendants can be arranged at preferential group rates.
POST-OPERATIVE CARE COORDINATION: Before departure, GAF Healthcare provides each patient with a complete medical discharge summary, post-operative physiotherapy protocol (formatted for handover to your home-country physiotherapist), digital prescription records, and a 4-week remote follow-up schedule via telemedicine with your operating surgeon. Emergency medical repatriation liaison is available if required.