One of the most common knee problems that can occur, especially in sports men and women, is a tear of a cruciate ligament, most commonly the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The anterior cruciate ligament is one of the four knee ligaments that are crucial to the stability of the knee joint. The other major knee ligaments of the knee are the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), the medial collateral (MCL) and lateral collateral ligaments (LCL).
In cruciate ligament reconstruction, the surgeon removes the torn ends of the ligament and replaces these with a graft taken from another tendon such as the hamstring or patellar tendon.
Featured knee clinics and hospitals
Nuffield Hospitals
If you are suffering pain or disability in your knee as a result of arthritis then contact Nuffield Hospitals. Based on the severity of your symptoms, their knee surgeons and specialists will advise you on the type of knee surgery which is most appropriate for you.
Wellington Knee Unit, London
The Wellington Knee Unit in London provides treatment of all patients with disorders of the knee ranging from children's abnormalities, knee ligament and cartilage injuries to arthritic conditions.
London Bridge Hospital
The London Knee Clinic, based within the London Bridge hospital, provides a highly specialised service for the rapid diagnosis and treatment of knee pain, knee injuries and other knee problems.
Capio
Recognised by all major medical insurers, Capio offers fast, convenient, effective ACL reconstruction, knee arthroscopy and total knee replacement surgery for all patients in a safe and clean environment.
What does it cost?
The cost of cruciate liagament reconstruction and ACL reconstruction, in a UK private hospital or clinic is around £4,000 to £5,000, inclusive of private hospital charges and consultant’s fees. The operation normally requires three to five days stay in hospital.
Get a quote for cruciate ligament reconstruction such as ACL reconstruction
If you would like a quote for cruciate ligament reconstruction, we will forward your enquiry about costs for private surgery, or requesting further information to up to three private hospitals or private knee clinics in the UK, usually in your local area.