Is reconstruction surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament considered major surgery?
Disease description:
I previously injured myself while playing basketball, resulting in a ligament tear that requires surgery. Is reconstruction surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear considered a major operation?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Ge
Reconstruction of a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is not a major surgery. Patients are advised to undergo the procedure at a tertiary hospital. ACL reconstruction is a minimally invasive surgery performed under arthroscopy. Generally, this operation is a common procedure in sports medicine and joint surgery, considered routine. It involves relatively minor trauma to the body and allows for relatively quick recovery.
