Looking Into Ways to Enhance the BEAR Method for ACL Repair
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ACL, Fibroblasts, BEAR MethodAbstract
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are the most common knee injury with major consequences. The limitation to one’s knee movement restricts one from everyday physical activities and exercises, which can lead to serious mental health impacts. The current surgical method commonly used, called the ACL reconstruction has limitations, calling attention to the need for improved surgical methods. A new surgery technique, the Bridge-Enhanced ACL Repair (BEAR) method now exists, which utilizes a collagen implant in replacement of a graft. This review summarizes the current BEAR method and proposes ways to improve it using cells called fibroblasts. The goal is to shorten the recovery period following ACL tears, so that patients can rehabilitate and return to their usual activity as soon as possible.
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