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 ...

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 ...

ABANZA, a company focused on next-generation soft-tissue repair solutions, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for QuadLock(TM), its new ...

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NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — It’s a phrase most athletes never want to hear: ACL reconstruction. However, New Mexico just had its first operation for a new procedure that could mean better success and recovery ...

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% ...

Nick Chubb reportedly avoided a full tear of his ACL on the play that ended his season, but his knee apparently still needs a lot of work. The Cleveland Browns running back underwent successful left ...

PROVIDENCE — Kathleen Fagnant knows more than she ever wanted to about a torn anterior cruciate ligament, more commonly known as a torn ACL. She has experienced this injury to the tissue that connects ...

Most athletes try to avoid dwelling on serious injuries — especially ones that could lead to surgery, long recovery times and uncertain returns to peak performance. Dr. Tomas Pevny, a 30-year Roaring ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . SAN FRANCISCO — Results showed elite alpine skiers who underwent ACL reconstruction combined with an ...

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 ...