{"id":5666,"date":"2024-12-04T18:20:04","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T12:50:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/?p=5666"},"modified":"2025-08-26T11:39:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T06:09:33","slug":"is-acl-replacement-a-major-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/is-acl-replacement-a-major-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Is ACL Replacement a Major Surgery?","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ligamentous injury is a major cause of morbidity and time away from sport in athletes. Most sports injuries happen to either the ankle or the knee. Ankles are injured more often, but knee injuries are more serious. Knee injuries can end an athlete&#8217;s career. Thus, ligamentous repair is recommended to facilitate a rapid and complete return to high-level sporting activity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) plays a crucial role in stabilizing the knee, enabling movements such as walking, running, and pivoting. Since injuries to the ACL are common among athletes and active individuals, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACL replacement surgery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> becomes a viable option for restoring knee functionality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This raises the question:<\/span><b> Is ACL replacement a major surgery?<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, let us know more about the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/is-acl-replacement-a-major-surgery\/#what_is_acl_replacement_surgery\" >What is ACL Replacement Surgery?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/is-acl-replacement-a-major-surgery\/#why_is_acl_replacement_considered_a_major_surgery\" >Why is ACL Replacement Considered a Major Surgery?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/is-acl-replacement-a-major-surgery\/#anesthesia\" >Anesthesia\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/is-acl-replacement-a-major-surgery\/#invasiveness\" >Invasiveness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/is-acl-replacement-a-major-surgery\/#surgical_duration\" >Surgical Duration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/is-acl-replacement-a-major-surgery\/#risks_and_complications\" >Risks and Complications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/is-acl-replacement-a-major-surgery\/#recovery_time\" >Recovery Time<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/is-acl-replacement-a-major-surgery\/#what_to_expect_with_acl_replacement_surgery\" >What to Expect with ACL Replacement Surgery?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/is-acl-replacement-a-major-surgery\/#conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/is-acl-replacement-a-major-surgery\/#faqs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/is-acl-replacement-a-major-surgery\/#is_acl_repair_considered_major_surgery\" >Is ACL repair considered major surgery?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/is-acl-replacement-a-major-surgery\/#how_serious_is_an_acl_surgery\" >How serious is an ACL surgery?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/is-acl-replacement-a-major-surgery\/#do_they_use_screws_in_acl_surgery\" >Do they use screws in ACL surgery?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/is-acl-replacement-a-major-surgery\/#can_acl_surgery_go_wrong\" >Can ACL surgery go wrong?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/is-acl-replacement-a-major-surgery\/#can_i_live_without_acl_surgery\" >Can I live without ACL surgery?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/is-acl-replacement-a-major-surgery\/#what_is_the_age_limit_for_acl_surgery\" >What is the age limit for ACL surgery?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_acl_replacement_surgery\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is ACL Replacement Surgery?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/treatments\/orthopedic\/acl-reconstruction-surgery\">ACL replacement surgery<\/a> is also known as ACL reconstruction. The surgery involves replacing the damaged ligament with a graft. The ACL has a poor capacity to heal. Thus, the current gold standard surgical treatment for an ACL injury is ACL replacement surgery with graft.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The graft can be of the following two types:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Autografts &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tissue is taken from the patient\u2019s own body, such as the patellar tendon, hamstring tendon, or quadriceps tendon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Allografts &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donor tissue is taken from a cadaver<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the procedure involves minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques, it is still considered a major surgery due to its complex nature and its impact on the patient&#8217;s body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All ACL injuries do not require surgery. For partial tears or less active individuals, doctors might recommend non-surgical treatments like bracing and physical therapy. However, for those who aim to return to high-impact activities, ACL replacement surgery is often essential.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why_is_acl_replacement_considered_a_major_surgery\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is ACL Replacement Considered a Major Surgery?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5667 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Is-ACL-Replacement-a-Major-Surgery.jpg\" alt=\"Is ACL Replacement a Major Surgery\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Is-ACL-Replacement-a-Major-Surgery.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Is-ACL-Replacement-a-Major-Surgery-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Is-ACL-Replacement-a-Major-Surgery-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgery is generally considered major if it involves:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the surgeon going deep inside your body, like into your belly, or a big joint, like your knee or hip.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a doctor to repair or rebuild damaged tissues, like muscles, tendons, or bones.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a long recovery time and special exercises or therapy to get better.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since ACL replacement checks all the above mentioned things, it is considered as a major surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some key factors that categorize ACL replacement as a major surgical procedure include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"anesthesia\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anesthesia\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The procedure is carried out under spinal or general anesthesia. This raises additional complications and necessitates careful observation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"invasiveness\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invasiveness<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACL replacement surgery uses an arthroscopic approach meaning it will involve smaller incisions compared to open surgery. Still, it requires the removal and replacement of damaged tissue. Thus, the surgeon has to be very careful while attaching the graft and securing it using specialized techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"surgical_duration\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgical Duration<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the severity of the injury and the graft type used, the ACL replacement surgery typically takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. This duration emphasizes how careful the procedure has to be.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"risks_and_complications\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risks and Complications<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like other surgeries, ACL replacement surgery also carries risks, such as infection, graft rejection or failure, stiffness or loss of motion in the knee, re-tearing of the ligament, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"recovery_time\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recovery Time<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recovery from ACL replacement surgery can take six months to a year. The recovery period involves intense physical therapy to regain full knee functionality. This extended rehabilitation process reflects the significant impact of the surgery on the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_to_expect_with_acl_replacement_surgery\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to Expect with ACL Replacement Surgery?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before the procedure your doctor will assess your overall health, focusing on the knee\u2019s condition. Physical therapy may be recommended before surgery to strengthen the muscles around the knee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the surgery, your surgeon will follow an arthroscopic approach. He\/she will first make a small incision to insert a camera and surgical instruments. After that they will prepare and shape and graft and then position the graft in place, securing it with screws or other fixation devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-surgery you will be given medicines for pain management. Your doctor will advise you to use a knee brace or crutches. You will also be recommended to start physical therapy (within a few days) for faster recovery and regaining motility.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACL replacement is undoubtedly a major surgery, given its complexity, recovery demands, and potential risks. However, advancements in surgical techniques have made it less invasive and more effective. By following the prescribed rehabilitation plan and consulting experienced orthopedic surgeons, patients can achieve excellent outcomes and resume their active lifestyles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Send your queries to EdhaCare if you are looking to travel for ACL replacement surgery. We will help you with consultations with a skilled orthopedic surgeon who will further determine the best approach according to your healthcare needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faqs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is_acl_repair_considered_major_surgery\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is ACL repair considered major surgery?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since ACL repair involves reconstructing the torn ligament with a graft, it is considered a major surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_serious_is_an_acl_surgery\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How serious is an ACL surgery?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACL surgery is a major surgery as it involves risks such as infection, bleeding, nerve damage, etc. It can be safe and effective when performed by experienced and skilled surgeons.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"do_they_use_screws_in_acl_surgery\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do they use screws in ACL surgery?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, screws are often used during ACL surgery to secure the graft to the bone. These screws are typically biodegradable and will dissolve over time<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_acl_surgery_go_wrong\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can ACL surgery go wrong?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACL surgery can always involve a risk of complications but advanced surgical techniques and post-operative care increase the success rate of the surgery. Potential complications may include infection, blood clots, stiffness, graft failure, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_live_without_acl_surgery\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can I live without ACL surgery?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can live without ACL surgery. But without surgery you may experience instability in your knee, leading to pain, swelling, and difficulty with physical activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_the_age_limit_for_acl_surgery\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the age limit for ACL surgery?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACL surgery has no strict age limit. Younger individuals tend to recover faster and have better outcomes. Older individuals may require more intensive rehabilitation and might not be able to return to high-impact activities as easily.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ligamentous injury is a major cause of morbidity and time away from sport in athletes. 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