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Knee Ligament Surgery (ACL) at Medicover Hospital Hungary

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Central Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

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Knee Ligament Surgery (ACL) at Medicover Hospital Hungary

Medicover Hospital Hungary, can be found in Central Budapest, Budapest, Hungary and offers its patients Knee Ligament Surgery (ACL) procedures as well as 78 other procedures, across 16 different procedure categories

. The price of a Knee Ligament Surgery (ACL) procedure starts from just ฿94,800, and the average price is around ฿94,800.

Many medical professionals work at the Hospital, with 15 in total, and Medicover Hospital Hungary is accredited by just one known accreditations institute, ISO 9001:2008

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Laszlo Deak, 30 Jul 2020

EVLT done on both legs by Dr Csók Viktor.Cannot praise him enough on being professional as well as kind. Had two separate operations with a week gap inbetween, both with laser but different anesthesi

Péter Mérő, 06 Jul 2020

Take close attention and clarify prices in advance. "Need an X-ray" meant a triple fee for us, because it turned out AFTER that after we paid for the X-ray, we could pay out two more. Well, that's how

viktor kajor, 10 Feb 2020

Dr. Balázs Szabó is an extremely skilled doctor. I didn't have any fear or pain. I was fine soon after the surgery ... I can only recommend

Barbara Kemendy, 28 Dec 2019

Very professional stuff, especially my personal contact, he is always ready and available to assist me with any questions or appointments I may have

Levente Rókus, 23 Dec 2019

I had a simple 10 minute consultation. On arrival, they were informed that the doctor was undergoing surgery and could only receive an appointment 2 hours later. Because of this, they called me earlie

Magnum Szauna, 19 Nov 2019

Everything was super. I can only recommend.

Tatiana Dobrowolska, 16 Nov 2019

After having some misunderstandings with Medicover, my reclamation has been proceeded in a very professional way. With a prompt response and willing to help. I would recommend Clinique and the service

Lara Agnes Szabo, 12 Oct 2019

Wrong info. Regarding many processes. Drink, don't drink, eat, go to the toilet. The length of the process. 15-30 minutes. Or 50 minutes. No! 75 bloody minutes. PROS:bright, professional, easy access,

Nisan Ildatov, 12 Jul 2019

They sent me home and asked me to make new apointment because their credit card terminal didnt work. Came again and that was a mistake. I was in many countries and visited good and bad clinics and thi

Heni Norbi és, 03 Jul 2019

You can get in from Dózsa Győr Street or Váci Street

Pashein Snov, 02 Jul 2019

Takes all day to reach by phone to make an appointment. Took several attempts to ask to provide some sort of agreement in writing about surgery and how long it would take to heal (needed for immigrati

sorin malos, 10 Jun 2019

We tried to make an MR..wich i wasnt able to do it...in 2 minutes we left the room...they didnt give us back our money ...but thry promises they will call us ...after 2 weeks they let us know that we

Andrew Dambinsky, 12 Apr 2019

I like them in part, I'm more eve medicoveres. I was surprised to find a lot of space, but unfortunately I was surprised to see that the traffic was getting less and less handled.The "reverb" as the K

steve kaszas, 06 Apr 2019

most delightful , and a wonderful place I don't know ware to start , everyone very helpful, and very professional care , the surgery was as I was told , room and care I have received , I would like t

vijayan Sekar, 25 Feb 2019

This insurance is obsolutely useless for emergency cases.The customer care executive responses are very bad..They keep their cool answers and not even trying to understand how to sort and the best par

Kriszti Palfy, 23 Feb 2019

high prices for low quality services

Simon Walter, 20 Feb 2019

Quick and clear communication from my first email. Prices clear with no hidden extras. I was met at the airport by an English speaking driver (thanks Peter). Hospital is modern and efficient. Staff al

Károly Faragó, 20 Jun 2018

Correct high level of professional care. The accommodation is suitable for a minimum 4-star hotel room with one bed. I can only recommend it based on my own experience.

Mathieu Boisvert Theberge, 20 Dec 2017

The hospital is nice, modern, and very clean. The staff spoke English well, and everyone was nice and helpful. My patient manager was there to answer all my questions from beginning to end, so I neve

Diána Sóvári, 25 Mar 2017

The hospital is amazing with pleasant atmosphere and really professional staff. Impressive job :-)

Julie Dubois, 20 Feb 2017

I was very pleased with the welcome, the service and the friendliness of the staff. The organization of my stay, the transfer from the airport, everything was magnificent. The doctor who treated me re

J.A, 15 Feb 2017

Very clean new clinic, looks nice and fully equipped.

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What you need to know about Knee Ligament Surgery (ACL) in Budapest

The knee joint is one of the most important weight-bearing joints of the body. A number of ligaments are responsible for its stability. One of them is the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). This ligament is located anteriorly behind the patellar ligament. It joins the femur (thigh bone) with the tibia (shin bone). It is so named because it is placed diagonally. It is responsible for forward movement and rotation of tibia over the femur.

ACL is among the most commonly damaged ligaments due to falls, accidents, automobile injuries, etc. It may also get injured during sports such as football, basketball, etc. These sports can be the cause of a tear of Ligament fibers, which can be especially painful and impairing of the joint movement. Surgical treatment is available for knee ligament injury. The procedure is performed by certified orthopedic surgeons in specialized medical facilities and clinics.

What's the Recovery Time for Knee Ligament Surgery (ACL) Procedures in Budapest?

A full recovery can take between 6-9 months, during which time, no contact sport should be played. It can extend to a year depending upon various factors. You can return to work 2 to 3 weeks after the surgery if it is office work. If not, wait for the recovery. At least 3 months are required to get back to it if you do physical work. You can continue to drive 3 to 4 weeks after being operated upon. In 6 months, you can start taking part in sports. 1 year is needed for full-term recovery. You might have swelling in your knee and shin due to the leakage of blood and synovial fluid from the operated joint. Pain killers are given to help you avoid severe pain in the initial days. Swelling and pain are temporary symptoms which subside usually after a week. If not, consult your doctor immediately.

The most important aspect of recovering from ACL surgery is the physiotherapy, this begins immediately after the surgery, usually the next day whilst still in the hospital. Then when you return home, you'll be expected to do various stretches and exercises 3 times a day, every day for the next 6+ weeks. Regular physio appointments should be attended so the professionals can keep tabs on your recovery. Physio is only finished once you pass a strength test to confirm the joint is now at least 95% of the strength of your good knee. Continued gym work should be adhered to even after clearing the assessment, building the strength of the depleted hamstring is highly advisable.

What's the Success Rate of Knee Ligament Surgery (ACL) Procedures in Budapest?

Anterior cruciate ligament surgery is considered one of the most successful surgeries in Orthopaedics. 85 to 90% success rate is reported for this surgery. After the surgery, the patient is again able to walk and run on his own feet. It is almost always successful. In case it does not work out, the reason can be infection and blood clot formation. The patient feels stiffness in his joint and decreased mobility. In this case, another surgery is required. Revision of this surgery is a complex procedure that might not always be successful. It works to restore your normal mobility. You might not be able to be a part of sports and athletics again. Avoid infections and blood clot formation during the surgery. It is essential to begin physio immediately and to keep this up during the entire recovery period.