ACL reconstruction for Naresh: covering what insurance won't

Naresh was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in April. The surgeon at Mumbai Orthopedic Institute recommended ACL reconstruction, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,100, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $650 short. my father has been in and out of Mumbai Orthopedic Institute since April. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,100 is more than we can find. While we wait, Naresh struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Naresh won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $650 goes: • Hospital stay (4 nights): $210 • Post-operative medication: $60 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $380 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.