Not just for athletes — CGHS covers all knee injuries, whether from road accidents, falls, or sports.
ACL tears don't only happen to cricketers. Road accidents, falls on stairs, and everyday activities cause the majority of ACL injuries in India. CGHS covers arthroscopic ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, cartilage surgery, and more at Gini Hospital Mohali. Dr. Harjoban Singh — FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence approved, trained at Royal Infirmary Edinburgh — brings elite surgical expertise to every CGHS patient across Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Panchkula, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ambala, and Shimla.
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The full range of knee injury conditions — from ligament tears to cartilage damage — are covered under CGHS at Gini Hospital Mohali.
All of the above require CGHS pre-authorisation (7–10 working days). Emergency arthroscopy for a locked knee can be performed with 24-hour CGHS intimation — no pre-auth required before surgery in true emergencies.
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most commonly torn ligament in the knee. In India, the most common cause of ACL tears is road traffic accidents — not sports. Falls on stairs, sudden twisting, playing cricket or badminton in a park, and occupational activities also cause ACL tears. CGHS covers this for all beneficiaries, not just athletes.
Hamstring tendon or patellar tendon from your own body. Covered at CGHS package rate. Dr. Harjoban Singh's preferred choice for most patients — lower rejection risk, long-term durability.
Cadaveric graft — used in specific cases (elderly, revision). CGHS coverage varies — confirm with Gini's CGHS desk.
Dr. Harjoban Singh uses anatomical graft placement for optimal biomechanics — placing the graft at the exact native ACL footprint for the most natural knee function after surgery.
Indicated when the tear is in the outer one-third (vascular zone) of the meniscus — where the blood supply supports healing. Dr. Harjoban Singh prioritises repair over removal wherever possible.
Better long-term outcomes — preserves the meniscus, protects against early arthritis
For degenerative tears (older patients, inner zone tears without vascular supply). Removal of the torn portion only — not the entire meniscus. Faster recovery than repair.
Appropriate for the right clinical indication — overuse in elderly patients or central zone tears that cannot heal
Meniscus repair and meniscectomy are both covered at CGHS arthroscopy package rates. Dr. Harjoban Singh makes the repair vs removal decision based on tear morphology, patient age, and activity level — not convenience.
In India, road traffic accidents are the most common cause of ACL tears — not sports injuries. A sudden braking accident, a motorbike fall, or even a fall on stairs can tear the ACL. CGHS covers the injury regardless of cause — the mechanism doesn't matter to coverage.
ACL tears don't always cause immediate severe swelling. Many patients experience a pop, mild swelling that subsides in days, and then a persistent feeling of the knee "giving way" when going down stairs, turning, or stepping off a curb. If your knee gives way on stairs or turns, get an MRI — don't wait. Untreated ACL tears lead to secondary meniscus damage and early arthritis within 3–5 years.
Faster than joint replacement pre-auth — typically 7–10 working days. Gini handles all the paperwork.
For a locked knee (where a displaced meniscus fragment locks knee extension — patient cannot fully straighten the knee) — emergency arthroscopy can be performed without pre-authorisation. Gini sends 24-hour intimation to CGHS Chandigarh office (0172-2740716) on your behalf. Treatment is not delayed for paperwork.
Call Gini CGHS desk: 0172-4120100. We guide you on what to bring to your Wellness Centre visit.
Get Wellness Centre referral to Gini for knee arthroscopy/ACL surgery.
Gini prepares and submits pre-auth to Additional Director CGHS, Chandigarh.
Pre-auth approved in 7–10 days. Surgery scheduled. Cashless admission.
Critical point: Knee replacement is not the treatment for ACL tears.
ACL reconstruction is the correct procedure for ligament tears — at any age up to approximately 50–55. Above that, the decision depends on activity level. A 45-year-old CGHS officer with an ACL tear needs ACL reconstruction, not knee replacement. Dr. Harjoban Singh will assess and advise on the appropriate procedure.
The FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence credential is issued by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association to surgeons who meet the highest international standards for musculoskeletal care of athletes. It represents expertise in the most demanding knee and shoulder injuries in the world — ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, and return-to-sport rehabilitation.
The surgical technique is identical whether the patient is a professional athlete or a retired government officer under CGHS.
Dr. Harjoban Singh performs ACL reconstruction at Gini with the same anatomical precision, same graft preparation, same fixation technique, and the same post-operative rehabilitation protocol — for every patient, regardless of whether they're seeking cashless CGHS treatment or paying privately.
ACL tear? Meniscus injury? Knee giving way? Get an MRI and call our CGHS desk. Dr. Harjoban Singh — FIFA-approved, Scotland-trained — will assess your injury and manage the complete CGHS pre-authorisation process. Cashless arthroscopic surgery in Mohali for all CGHS beneficiaries.