If an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury occurs, a bundled payments surgical center can help. The ACL is located in the knee and connects the thigh bone to the shin bone. It plays a significant role in stabilizing the knee joint and allowing it to move back and forth normally. Many patients report hearing it “pop” when the ACL is torn, followed by pain and swelling. Patients may have trouble walking after the injury due to the knee’s instability. These injuries are relatively common with the Center for Disease Control reporting that, “Anterior cruciate ligament injury affects over 250,000 individuals in the United States annually.”
Whether a torn ACL will require surgery largely depends on the degree of the tear. ACL tears have varying degrees of severity and the medical approach will depend on the tear and the patient’s medical history. For example, a partial tear means the ligament has been damaged (but not totally torn) and may cause instability that can be resolved with non-surgical methods such as ice, knee braces, compression, and rest. If the ligament is torn completely, it will almost certainly require surgery and a longer recovery time. ACL reconstructive surgery is performed by an orthopedic surgeon and usually requires a band of tissue (from the patient’s knee or a donor) to replace the torn ligament entirely.
Nadora Healthcare’s first bundled payments surgical center offers world-class healthcare and surgical options at no cost for qualified patients who work for self-funded employers with an elective surgical benefit. Those who work for self-funded employers may qualify for debt free healthcare, including surgery for ACL repair at potentially no cost to them. Nadora Healthcare has a team of experts to assist in regaining control of your health. Please contact our team through the form on the right or directly at 970-663-3200 to learn more about what healthcare options are available to you.
Author: Hailey Siler