Recently, my husband, Dr. Andreas Gomoll, Ava G. Neijna, BA, Hannah L. Terry, BS, and I were asked by the Hospital for Special Surgery and Orthopedics Today to write about our experience using the bridge-enhanced ACL restoration technique, or BEAR technique.
This article provides our expert insights into the BEAR technique, which is an alternative to traditional ACL reconstruction. It details the surgical procedure, highlighting its potential to preserve native ACL tissue, reduce the risk of post-traumatic osteoarthritis, and avoid donor site morbidity. The piece also covers the importance of refined surgical techniques and patient suitability, outlining the core aspects of the procedure per FDA guidance, and offers a preferred surgical approach for proximal and mid-substance ACL tears.
Read the article: Expert insights, preferences for performing the bridge enhanced ACL restoration technique, or BEAR technique.
