2021 Annual Meeting Pediatrics Access Pass-Update on Bridge Enhanced ACL Repair

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The video discusses the Bridge-Enhanced ACL Restoration (BARE) procedure, which aims to address the biologic environment surrounding a torn ACL to promote healing. Traditional methods like primary repair and reconstruction have focused on increasing mechanical strength, but BARE focuses on creating a healing environment similar to that of a torn MCL. Animal model testing showed promising results, with the restored ACL having better strength than a simple repair or reconstruction. A small safety study in humans showed positive outcomes in terms of patient-reported outcomes and knee laxity. A larger trial involving adolescents also showed non-inferiority to ACL reconstruction. The BARE scaffold recently received FDA clearance, and further studies are planned to investigate its long-term effects and effectiveness in treating osteoarthritis.

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Dr. Martha Murray

Keywords

Bridge-Enhanced ACL Restoration

BARE procedure

torn ACL

healing environment

ACL reconstruction