PCL Reconstruction Surgery Abroad
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) reconstruction is a surgical procedure used to repair a torn ligament at the back of the knee.
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What happens, step by step
Arthroscopic Access
Arthroscopic access using a small camera and tools
Graft Harvesting
A tendon graft, usually taken from the hamstring or patellar tendon, is prepared to replace the damaged ligament.
Bone Tunnel Creation
Small tunnels are drilled into the femur and tibia to securely anchor the graft.
Graft Placement
The new ligament is carefully positioned and fixed in place using medical-grade screws.
Wound Closure
The incisions are closed and the knee is often placed in a supportive brace.
PCL Surgery Cost Comparison: UK vs Europe
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What Recovery Looks Like After PCL Surgery
Week 1–2
Manage swelling, use crutches, begin gentle movement
Week 3–6
Light physiotherapy, progress to walking
Week 6–12
Strength building, stationary cycling
3–6 Months
Advanced rehab, return to some activity
6–12 Months
Gradual return to sport and full function
Ask the clinic for a written rehab plan and whether it offers remote physiotherapy, and arrange physio in the UK for when you get home.
Where Do UK Patients Go for PCL Reconstruction?
Destinations UK patients often consider include:
Kaunas, Lithuania
- Direct flights from London, Manchester and Dublin
- Private hospitals with modern imaging
Katowice, Poland
- Clinics that carry out knee ligament reconstruction
- Some with on-site rehabilitation
Prague, Czech Republic
- Orthopaedic clinics used to treating international patients
Clinics in the same city differ, so check the individual clinic and surgeon. You can browse clinics by country.
Is PCL Surgery Overseas Safe?
It can be, but it depends on the clinic and the surgeon rather than the country. The surgeon's experience with this specific operation matters, so check:
- The hospital's entry on its country's official register, and any ISO or JCI accreditation it claims
- The surgeon's professional register entry and how much PCL, ACL and MCL reconstruction they do
- Whether staff speak English, and whether you get a written care plan
- What follow-up is offered once you are home
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Can I Pay With Finance?
Some clinics offer payment plans, and some UK lenders offer medical loans, subject to approval. Thera Travel does not arrange finance.
What’s Included In The Price?
Many clinic prices cover everything except flights, but this varies. Ask for an itemised quote in writing.
How Quickly Can You Be Treated?
Waits vary by country and clinic, but around two weeks is common at clinics abroad.
How to Check a Clinic Before You Book
Before you commit, work through these checks:
- Find the clinic on its country's official register, using the legal name on the quote
- Get the surgeon's name in writing and check their professional register
- Read the reviews, including the low-rated ones, and check the Google listing is the actual hospital
- Get the quote itemised in writing, showing what is included and what is not
- Ask what happens if something goes wrong once you are home
More in the 15 questions to ask a clinic.
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Clinics UK patients look at
The four with the most Google reviews among the orthopaedic clinics we hold. Each has a free page with its records.
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
KIMS-Sunshine Hospitals, Begumpet
Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda
Yashoda Hospitals, Malakpet