Your knee cartilage is one of the most remarkable tissues in the body, until it isn't. Unlike skin or bone, articular cartilage has virtually no blood supply, which means it cannot repair itself after injury.
Could the way you treat your ACL injury today impact your risk of arthritis tomorrow? The BEAR implant is redefining ACL care by promoting natural healing instead of replacement.
Athletes spend hours training their bodies, but what about their stress levels? During Stress Awareness Month, it’s important to recognize how mental strain can quietly increase injury risk, slow recovery, and reduce athletic performance.
Are you being told you may need a knee replacement? For many active adults, the idea of joint replacement surgery feels premature.
For athletes and weekend warriors, a focal cartilage defect in the knee often feels like a permanent roadblock to high-impact activities.
For athletes and active individuals, suffering an injury used to mean a long, frustrating road of rest, physical therapy, and sometimes invasive surgery.
For athletes and active individuals, ACL injuries can be life-changing. They often require surgery that replaces the torn ligament to restore an active lifestyle.
Recovering from an ACL injury is a major milestone for any athlete or active individual. While surgical techniques and rehabilitation protocols have advanced dramatically, one lifestyle factor continues to undermine success—smoking.
