BEAR Implant
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OrthoTeam Clinic
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeons & Sports Medicine located in Madison, WI & Stoughton, WI
ACL Repair with the BEAR® Implant
At OrthoTeam Clinic Dr. Rawal is leading the way in the use of a breakthrough technology called the BEAR® Implant for treatment of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, one of the most common knee injuries in the U.S.
Preserves knee anatomy and landmarks
By enabling the formation of a blood clot around the two torn ends of the ACL, the BEAR Implant creates a protective environment where your knee can heal on its own.
Autologous whole blood is combined with the BEAR Implant to form a clot that shields the two torn ends of the ACL from the harsh synovial fluid, creating a protective environment conducive to healing.
The BEAR Implant facilitates the body's own natural healing response by supporting cell migration and proliferation.
Within eight weeks, the BEAR Implant is resorbed and replaced with native cells, collagen and blood vessels. The new tissue continues to remodel and strengthen over time.
How is the BEAR Implant different from reconstruction?
ACL tears are often treated with surgery call ACL reconstruction (ACLR), which is typically effective but often comes with drawbacks; many people are unable to return to the same level of daily activities or sport.
Eligibility
While patients in early clinical studies were required to have surgery within 50 days of ACL injury, real world experience has shown ACL tissue quality, not time, determines eligibility for the BEAR Implant.
You may be eligible for the BEAR Implant if you have a partial or complete ACL tear as confirmed by MRI.
Be sure to discuss your individual symptoms, diagnosis and treatment with your surgeon. The BEAR Implant has the same potential medical/surgical complications as other orthopedic surgical procedures, including ACL reconstruction. These include the risk of re-tear, infection, knee pain, meniscus injury and limited range of motion.
The BEAR Implant was cleared by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and is indicated for adults, adolescents and children with a complete or partial rupture of the ACL, as confirmed by MRI. Patients must have an ACL stump attached to the tibia to construct the repair. Children with open physes must have sufficient bone in the femoral and tibial epiphyses on either side of the intended tunnel locations to avoid disruption of the growth plates.
It is important to follow the BEAR Implant rehabilitation program. Your surgeon or physical therapist can explain the program details.
