ACL Surgery in Tijuana, Mexico

A tear or sprain in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most common knee injuries.

You may have difficulty walking, playing sports, or staying stable on your feet after an ACL injury.

Our experienced orthopedic surgeons perform ACL surgery in Tijuana, Mexico, to restore mobility and function.

What Does Your ACL Do? It Stabilizes Your Knee

The knee is a complex joint made up of bones, ligaments, and tendons that work together. Your ACL runs through the center of your knee, connecting your femur to your tibia and providing stability. An ACL injury can cause your knee joint to lose stability, and your knee may give out from under you. Our doctors in Tijuana, Mexico, can assess the injury and perform ACL reconstruction.

The Benefits of Choosing Our Tijuana Practice For Your ACL Surgery

Arthroscopic Surgery

Our Tijuana, Mexico, orthopedic surgeon's office performs knee arthroscopy, meaning the entire surgery can be done through a few small incisions. This makes recovery faster and easier for patients, while also resulting in less scarring.

Thorough Care

Our orthopedic surgeons understand how the ligaments, tendons, and muscles all work together to allow movement of the knee. If you have another injury in addition to a torn ACL, we can provide treatment for that, as well, to get you back on your feet.

Affordable Orthopedic Surgery

Oasis of Hope Orthopedics has become a leading medical tourism destination in Mexico for Americans and Canadians who want state-of-the-art treatments without exorbitant prices. We provide the same or even greater level of care as surgeons north of the border, except we keep our services affordable.

Make One Trip to Tijuana, Mexico

And Get Your Mobility Back

At Oasis of Hope Orthopedics, we do everything possible to optimize the patient experience. When you come to us to resolve your anterior cruciate ligament issue, you will have a private room with a companion bed and a private bathroom. You will have access to various amenities such as Netflix, dining services, and a chapel. 

All of that said, we know one thing that holds patients back from receiving high-quality, low-cost treatment in Mexico is undue worry about a language barrier. Our staff is completely bilingual. We will be able to fluently converse with you throughout the entirety of your stay. 

To explore receiving elite treatment from our sports medicine experts, simply reach out to us today.  

(619) 690-8417

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We Offer Competitive Pricing You Can't Get in the U.S. and Canada
 

Our experienced orthopedic surgeons offer top-quality care at an affordable price. An ACL reconstruction at our Tijuana, Mexico, orthopedic office is $6,000, which includes your hospital stay, hospital fees, aftercare support, ground transportation, and accommodations for one companion. Medical tourism for orthopedic surgery has never been easier.

More Reasons So Many Choose Us: The Advantages Go Beyond Pricing

Dr. Gino Perretta

Elite Surgeons

Our team includes three orthopedic surgeons and a neurosurgeon. They are each highly trained and extremely capable. Let's take our lead orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Gino Perretta, as an example.

Dr. Perretta has earned board certification from the Mexican Council of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has worked at various esteemed hospitals and even studied at the University of California, San Diego's extension program. 

Surgery

Ultramodern Treatment

Our skilled surgeons pride themselves on completing life-changing procedures. They offer surgical options that are unavailable in the United States or Canada. They also utilize advanced technology to reach their patients' goals. Our surgeons personalize surgery with the use of their on-site lab, advanced imaging technology, and more. Their innovative treatment and cutting-edge techniques allow them to change lives with ACL reconstruction.

What Is ACL Reconstruction? A Brief Overview 

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For a grade 3 sprain, ACL surgery replaces the entire ligament with a graft (replacement tissue) taken from your muscle, a patellar or hamstring tendon, or from a donor (allograft). The graft will act as your new ligament and restore stability and function in your knee.

What To Expect During ACL Surgery

First, you will have a consultation with our orthopedic doctors to determine if the procedure is necessary. Imaging may be required to assess the degree of tear. If you need surgical treatment, you will come to our state-of-the-art facility in Tijuana, Mexico, to undergo surgery.

ACL surgery can help you get back to the activities you love.
ACL surgery can help you get back to the activities you love.

Anesthesia

General anesthesia is used to ensure you remain asleep throughout the procedure.

Incisions

We perform ACL reconstruction as arthroscopic surgery. Our surgeons will make small incisions where they will insert a small camera and surgical tools to complete the ACL repair.

Removal

Your surgeon will remove the damaged ACL ligament.

Placement

Your surgeon will make a space in your femur and tibia to attach the tissue graft. They will secure the new tissue to your femur and tibia with screws.

Sutures

Your surgeon will suture the incisions closed.

Recovery

Your surgeon will give you specific instructions for managing pain and swelling and will fit you for a brace and crutches. A full recovery can take anywhere between six months to a year, depending on your level of activity.

ACL Reconstruction Has a High Success Rate

According to research reported in Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, grafts from a patient's own body and grafts of donor tissue have failure rates of just 6% and 7%, respectively. You can rest assured that ACL surgery will put you on the path to a proper recovery.

Care That's Safe and Thorough

“Oasis was a great place and it was full of great people. Everyone smiling and never being rude.  Everyone was so helpful and concerned about my well-being. I felt as if I was their only patient. I have nothing but a million thanks to give them.” April G., 5-Star Google Review

Healing After Surgery Making the Most of Your Recovery

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Manage Pain

Pain, swelling, and redness are all normal after ACL surgery. NSAIDs, cool compresses, and elevating your leg can help alleviate these uncomfortable symptoms. You can also use an ACL knee brace to minimize pain and swelling. These symptoms are temporary and should start to improve in about a week.

Man outside on crutches

Use Crutches

While you will likely be able to put weight on your leg just 24 hours after your surgery, you should use crutches for about two weeks, and for longer if you had an additional injury like a torn meniscus that was repaired during your surgery. Crutches can help you move around while keeping weight off of your operated leg. Only put as much weight on this leg as you are comfortable with. 

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Attend Physical Therapy

Once you're cleared by your doctor, our Tijuana doctors recommend attending physical therapy or performing exercises at home. Physical therapy will help strengthen the muscles and tendons in your knee. It will also strengthen your hamstrings, which may help decrease your risk of another ACL injury. Performing a combination of balance, range-of-motion, and strengthening exercises, you'll be able to return to your regular activities sooner.

"Our orthopedic surgeons prioritize their patients and are dedicated to helping them restore their quality of life."
Dr. Perretta and his team

Oasis Orthopedics

Oasis Orthopedics is dedicated to helping all our patients get their lives back by restoring their mobility. Dr. Gino Perretta is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. He and Drs. Linette Gomez, Hernan Leyva, and Brenda Solis provide top-quality orthopedic care with life-changing results. Our practice offers:

  • A state-of-the-art facility
  • Advanced technology
  • Affordable pricing

Contact our Tijuana practice to learn more about your surgical options and how we can help you improve your life. Call us at (619) 690-8417 or request a consultation today.

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