Knee Arthroscopy & Sports Surgery
Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction Surgery in Peshawar
If you have torn your ACL, Dr. Abdul Hadi performs arthroscopic reconstruction at Pak Medical Center, Khyber Bazar, Peshawar — a minimally invasive operation that restores stability to your knee.
- Minimally invasive
- Small incisions
- Structured rehabilitation
What is ACL reconstruction?
ACL reconstruction is an operation that replaces your torn anterior cruciate ligament with a graft, usually taken from your own hamstring or patella tendon. It takes 60 to 90 minutes under general or spinal anaesthesia.
Your surgery is performed arthroscopically, through small incisions rather than one large one, which can reduce tissue disruption compared with open surgery. The operation is the short part. Your rehabilitation takes several months, and it decides your result as much as the surgery does.
Signs you may have torn your ACL
- You heard or felt a pop at the moment of injury
- Your knee swelled within a few hours
- Your knee gives way underneath you
- You could not carry on with the activity
Recovery & rehabilitation
Your rehabilitation follows a structured, phase-based protocol, and you are cleared through one phase before starting the next. Going back to sport before the graft has matured is the most common cause of re-rupture — which is why the timeline is not shortened on request.
| Swelling control & range of motion | 0–6 weeks |
|---|---|
| Strength & proprioception | 6–12 weeks |
| Sport-specific training | 3–6 months |
| Return to full sport | 6–9 months |
Return to sport: 6 to 9 months. Most people are back to full sport within this window. Where you land in it depends on how your rehabilitation goes, not on the date of your operation.
Why Dr. Abdul Hadi
- Arthroscopic technique used wherever clinically suitable
- MRI-based assessment before any surgical decision
- FCPS in Orthopedics & Trauma, with a Pakistan Orthopaedic Association fellowship in arthroscopy and arthroplasty
- Evidence-based decisions — surgery recommended only where clinically indicated
- Assessment, surgery and follow-up at one clinic in Peshawar
01 FAQs
Frequently asked questions
The questions patients ask most often before booking this procedure.
How long does ACL surgery take?
The procedure typically takes 60 to 90 minutes under general or spinal anaesthesia.
When can I return to sport?
You can expect to be back in full sport 6 to 9 months after arthroscopic ACL reconstruction. How quickly you get there depends on your rehabilitation progress.
Is it done arthroscopically?
Yes. Dr. Abdul Hadi performs arthroscopic ACL reconstruction using minimally invasive techniques.
Ready to regain your knee stability?
Book a consultation with Dr. Abdul Hadi for assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning.