Two EvergreenHealth orthopedic surgeons are the first physicians in Washington state to perform anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair surgery using a new implant that allows the body to heal its own ...

The FDA recently granted 510(k) clearance for updated labeling of a bridge-enhanced anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) restoration (BEAR®) implant to include reduced risk for radiographically confirmed ...

Sarah Stewart knows that patience is an important part of being an athlete, but this year has brought new ways to put that into practice. The 14-year-old Upstate resident is an honor student and a ...

Click here to read the Cover Story, “’Be sensible’ in treatment of ACL-MCL injuries.”Early in my career, I treated grade 3 MCL injuries in conjunction with ACL tears with early surgery and suture ...

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Devastating knee ligament tears that have sidelined the likes of football stars Tom Brady, Von Miller and countless other professional athletes may soon be significantly easier to repair, thanks to an ...

An innovative procedure that explores the use of amnion, bone marrow concentrate and suture tape in ACL reconstruction may result in earlier return to play protocols for athletes, suggests a new study ...

A new procedure to help repair a torn ACL is getting young women back to the sports they love.Dr. Mark Slabaugh, an orthopedic surgeon at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, said there is only a 4% ...

Per the Golden State Warriors, forward Jimmy Butler will finally get surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL ...

ACL surgery is minimally invasive and can reduce pain, improve joint mechanics and stability, and prevent further injury. Recovering from ACL surgery may take up to a year. Share on Pinterest ...

Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler had surgery on his ACL on Monday, and Steve Kerr hopes he is back with the team soon.

Warriors forward Jimmy Butler underwent successful right knee surgery in Los Angeles on Monday, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link). The 36-year-old tore the anterior cruciate ...