Joint Arthroscopy & Ligament Reconstruction
Keyhole joint arthroscopy for ACL/PCL reconstruction, meniscal repair, shoulder instability and cartilage preservation.
Hospital Stay
24 - 48 hours
Recovery Time
1 - 3 weeks (Full sports return in 3 - 6 months)
Anaesthesia Type
Spinal or General Anaesthesia
When Is This Procedure Indicated?
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or PCL tears from sports or road accidents
- Torn knee meniscus causing pain, joint locking, or giving way
- Recurrent shoulder dislocation (Bankart lesion) and rotator cuff tears
- Synovitis, loose bone fragments, or cartilage lesions within the joint
- Chronic unresolved joint pain not responding to conservative physiotherapy
Why Choose Shehjar Hospital for this Procedure?
Per-cut miniature camera allows high-definition visualisation of internal cartilage
Preserves healthy native joint tissue with anatomically accurate ligament grafts
Minimal post-surgical stiffness and dramatically reduced blood loss
Guided on-site physiotherapy and rehabilitation programme
Care delivered by team of fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons
Specialists Performing This Surgery
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I walk after ACL reconstruction surgery?
Patients are mobilised with knee brace support and crutches within 24 to 48 hours following surgery, guided by our physiotherapy team.
When can I return to sports or trekking?
Light jogging and cycling can usually begin at 3 to 4 months; full competitive contact sports or mountain trekking typically resumes at 6 to 9 months once the ligament graft is fully incorporated.
Is joint arthroscopy better than traditional open surgery?
Yes. Arthroscopy involves 2 to 3 puncture holes instead of a large 15 cm cut, drastically lowering infection risk, scar tissue formation, and joint stiffness.
Schedule an Evaluation
Book a consultation with our surgical team at Shehjar Hospital Anantnag. Walk-in token or advance appointment available.