Erin Kelleher
- Knee Reconstruction
- 14/05/2025
"I'm back walking after one week – I'm delighted I made the call"
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“I turned quickly while I was playing football, and my knee popped. I couldn’t walk on it; I went to get an MRI, and it wasn’t good news. I had a complete ACL tear and a grade 2 MCL tear. The specialist told me I would need reconstruction surgery if I wanted to get back playing.”
“I got in touch with Healthcare Abroad, and from the very first call, the team explained everything clearly. All I had to do was choose a date and book my flights. It was honestly such an easy process. Two weeks after surgery, I was off the crutches, and I’m back to work now and everything—so that says it all, really.”
“When I arrived in Spain for my ACL surgery, I was picked up straight from the airport and taken to my hotel by Scott. No stress, no hassle—just a smooth transfer, which made the whole experience even easier. Scott was brilliant, he also took me to my appointments at the hospital. Thanks for that, Scott!”
“I had my surgery in Alicante, and it was done by Dr. Ferragut. He was top-notch, as was the hospital. The physio sessions made such a difference as well—you could see the progress every day.”
“The team at Healthcare Abroad went above and beyond. They sorted so much—my hospital appointments, transfers, even little things like helping with prescriptions. It was great to have that support, especially when you’re in another country.”
“I was dropped back to the airport when it was time to leave, and now, just weeks after surgery, I’m on the road to recovery. The care I received was unreal, and I couldn’t be happier with how things turned out.”
“I like playing football, so tearing my ACL was a big setback. Thanks to Healthcare Abroad, I’m now looking forward to getting back on the pitch. The whole process was quick and hassle-free, which is exactly what I needed.”
“I would advise anyone in need of surgery and stuck on long wait lists here in Ireland to contact Healthcare Abroad immediately. They make the whole process easy, and the level of care is outstanding.”
You can avoid the waiting lists for ANY medical treatment available publicly in Ireland. All Irish residents are eligible. You don’t need to be on a waiting list, and you don’t need private health insurance either.
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"I'm back walking after one week – I'm delighted I made the call"
Read Their Story"People were surprised I was coming to Spain for my surgery. Now that I've been, I'm surprised more people aren't coming—this is how healthcare should be operating."
Read Their Story“I’ll be back playing scrum half this year instead of 2029 thanks to this ACL treatment and Healthcare Abroad."
Read Their Story“The physio is on another level - two sessions a day, and I’m collected and brought to and from the clinic. It’s intense, but every day I feel stronger. At home, I’d be struggling to even find a physio, let alone get there without being able to drive after surgery."
Read Their Story"Living in Howth, I couldn’t even walk down the hill because of my injury. Every step felt like my knee would give way, so I had to rely on lifts and shoulders to lean on. It was humiliating. I used to love going to Dublin football games, but the pain made walking and standing so awkward - it was embarrassing.
Read Their Story“Physio here was a game-changer. In Ireland, physio felt rushed and painful. But in Spain, it was more advanced and tailored. The approach was gentle and effective—no pain barriers, just steady progress. A week after surgery, I was walking without crutches, something I couldn’t even imagine after my previous operations.”
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