The Bridge Enhanced ACL Restoration (BEAR) technique refers to a procedure used to treat ruptured or torn ACLs.
The ACL is an incredibly important ligment in the knee; it provides stability with cutting and pivoting during sports such as soccer, lacrosse and basketball.
ACL injury can lead to instability and swelling of the knee, basically a feeling of the knee "giving out." Several things can lead to an ACL injury, including gender, anatomic variations, landing/jumping techniques to name a few.
The most common mechanism of injury when an ACL is torn is a non-contact injury where the knee falls inward (valgus) while the foot is planted.
ACL Reconstruction is a procedure in which a new ACL (graft) is placed in the knee. There are multiple graft options:
Many ACL restoration techniques are done using minimally invasive surgical procedures. This can reduce healing time and prevent excess bleeding.
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