BEAR Procedure- A Revolutionary Approach to ACL Surgery?

Join us as we discuss the BEAR procedure, a potentially revolutionary approach to ACL surgery.

Host: Dr. Bobby Dattilo, PT, DPT
Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist

BEAR Rehab Protocol:

ACL Reconstruction Protocol:

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[alid]

I had the BEAR ACL repair 2 weeks ago. So far I am happy with it.

[christouvelos]

sounds like the future of ACL reconstruction!

[sfkeepay]

Cool approach. I wonder how soon after and ACL tear it can be used (as you mentioned in a previous video that waiting a bit after the injury occurs tends to produce more favorable outcome in traditional ACL repair.)

Excellent video as always.

[shaleel]

Very cool video - thanks for sharing! I am 4 months post hamstring autograft. It's definitely challenging to rehab my hamstring graft site, but I'd have to weigh that against a longer period of weight bearing restriction with the bridge. Those first 3 weeks were the most annoying, so without more evidence on the future outcomes, I would still choose hamstring autograft.

But I'm also sure the tech will continue to improve. Will be exciting to see what this looks like in 10-20 years

[toddsutton]

i havent had an acl in my right knee for 42 years.

[josephbreza-grappling]

Sounds awesome! Except that getting into surgery 50 days after the injury is a miracle, 😂😂. It took me 20 days just to get an MRI and I had to drive an hour to another location to get that done. Then visits with doctors to go over the MRI results to show me that my ACL was completely torn. They want pre surgical PT so that my mobility is great before surgery—which it is, but waiting to see the doctor again to get on the surgical schedule. I am at 33 days now post injury, and I gather it will be at least a month before they will do the procedure (hamstring harvest). It takes so long to get anything done, and I have awesome insurance

[aethylwulfeiii]

I’m guessing if you already had the other procedures it’s too late.

[Xrayg]

The bear procedure .was great ..loved mine...great process..4 weeks ago ..feel great

[shameronstar]

Theoretically could this technique be mimicked for shoulder, neck, and back injuries?

[austincelestine]

I just had my BEAR surgery March 31st.

[joehardy]

The 50 day from injury requirement has been removed. BEAR has been performed as far as 1 year from injury

[danzingcat]

Has it been used to repair a damaged but not torn or stretched ACL?

[jngibson]

I wonder if there would be similar outcome measures with the reconstruction v. BEAR procedure if the reconstruction group waiting the additional 3 months (9 v. 12) to return to sport.

[nateb]

Do they need guinea pigs who've had 2 previous surgeries and a 3rd rupture, untreated, 10 years ago?

[sweeeetzozy]

Could this be used in the future for partial ACL tears as well?

[leotourguide]

Please what if you’ve had a surgery already and torn again the ACL…?

[lacatracha]

Is it possible to have the surgery at 90 days of injury

[wernerdanler]

Can anything similar be done to rehab the meniscus?

[FrancisBlanquera]

Whats better? Bear procedure or ACL primary repair with internal bracing?