What is a BEAR implant?
Also known as: Bridge enhanced ACL restoration.
A bridge enhanced ACL restoration, or BEAR implant, for short, is a relatively new way to heal a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. It differs from a typical ACL reconstruction surgery, which involves replacing the ACL with another tendon from elsewhere in the body or a donor. Instead, the BEAR implant enables the ACL to heal itself over time.
Reviewed by: Craig Spurdle, MD
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