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Message: [QUOTE="stamfordhusky, post: 5092732, member: 649"] They are already repairing some ACL tears by regenerating the torn tendon. Known as Bridge-Enhanced ACL Restoration implant, or BEAR, the technique involves the use of an implant injected with the patient’s own blood to form a bridge between torn ends of an ACL. The collagen implant enables the body to heal the torn ligament by protecting it from the harsh environment in the knee joint. The implant is absorbed by the body, usually within eight weeks. The procedure was first approved by the FDA about four years ago and has been used in a number of surgical centers, especially on adolescents and teens. Doctors state that when this procedure is used, the recovery time is faster. [/QUOTE]