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Miach Orthopaedics is transforming anterior cruciate ligament tear treatment with the BEAR® Implant

02/03/2026

Congratulations to all the surgeons who recently completed their first BEAR Implant procedures, including those pictured here:
🔹Dr. Christopher Bray, Prisma Health, Prisma Health Patewood Surgery Center in Greenville, South Carolina
🔹Dr. Dhanur Damodar, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, CommonSpirit Health, Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington
🔹Dr. Wade Gobbell, Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance East Tennessee, Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
🔹Dr. Ronald Goodlett, VHMS - Womack Medical Center Fort Bragg Army Base in Fort Bragg, North Carolina U.S. Army
🔹Dr. Jordan Liles, Arizona Sports Medicine Center, Orthopedic Surgery Center of Arizona in Phoenix, Arizona
🔹Dr. Anthony Machi, Towson Orthopaedic Associates in Bel Air, Maryland
🔹Dr. Reid Russell, FryeCare Orthopedics, Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, North Carolina FryeCare Physicians Network
🔹Dr. Matthew Simonich, Pueblo Bone and Joint Clinic, CommonSpirit St. Mary-Corwin Hospital in Pueblo, Colorado
🔹Dr. Myra Trivellas, Hoag Orthopedic Institute, in Newport Beach, California

01/29/2026

❓ Myth or Fact?

It takes 10-15 years for post-traumatic osteoarthritis to develop after an ACL tear.

MYTH

While patients may not report symptoms for many years, radiographic changes can be detected much earlier.

In the BEAR I and II studies, six-year follow-up - representing some of the longest prospective data available in ACL research - provided meaningful insight into PTOA progression and supported an FDA-approved label update for the BEAR Implant, making it the first and only sports medicine product with a reduced PTOA risk claim following ACL injury.

🔗 Learn more: https://miachortho.com/about-us/press/2026/fda-approves-updated-label-for-miach-orthopaedics-bear-implant-to-include-significantly-lower-risk-of-osteoarthritis

01/27/2026

ICYMI: The BEAR Implant is the first sports medicine product to include an FDA-approved label claim related to a reduced risk of developing post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) following ACL injury.

PTOA can affect knee health long after recovery from surgery. There is no cure, and available treatments focus on managing symptoms rather than restoring joint health, which is why the risk of developing PTOA matters when discussing ACL treatment options.

🔗 Learn more: https://miachortho.com/about-us/press/2026/fda-approves-updated-label-for-miach-orthopaedics-bear-implant-to-include-significantly-lower-risk-of-osteoarthritis

01/26/2026

🐻1️⃣0️⃣🐻 Congratulations to Dr. Christian Sybrowsky of Granger Medical Clinic for completing his 10th BEAR Implant!

01/24/2026

❓ Myth or Fact?

ACL reconstruction is associated with a higher risk of developing post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) than the BEAR Implant.

FACT.

Patients who had ACL reconstruction had a 6x higher rate of developing PTOA than patients treated with the BEAR Implant.

These outcomes were observed among patients treated with the BEAR Implant in the BEAR I and II clinical studies and supported an updated claim in the BEAR Implant label regarding reduced risk of PTOA – the first of its kind, underscoring the importance of long-term joint health when evaluating ACL treatment options.

🔗 Learn more: https://miachortho.com/about-us/press/2026/fda-approves-updated-label-for-miach-orthopaedics-bear-implant-to-include-significantly-lower-risk-of-osteoarthritis

01/22/2026

Kai Mithoefer, MD orthopedic surgeon at New England Center for Regenerative Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, shares his perspective on how the BEAR Implant is helping active patients, including skiers like his patient Tory Waldstein, work toward a return to sport.

📖 Read the full Q&A with Dr. Mithoefer and his patient: https://miachortho.com/bear-necessities/bear-implant-comeback-story-tory-skiing

01/21/2026

Did you know that patients treated with ACL reconstruction have a 6x higher rate of post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) compared to those treated with the BEAR Implant?

The BEAR Implant is also the first and only sports medicine product to include a label claim related to reduced PTOA risk.

Long-term knee health deserves a place in the ACL treatment conversation.

🔗Learn more: https://miachortho.com/about-us/press/2026/fda-approves-updated-label-for-miach-orthopaedics-bear-implant-to-include-significantly-lower-risk-of-osteoarthritis

01/20/2026

What does fight week actually look like for CFFC Featherweight Champion🏆 Ryan Cafaro?

Making weight is a critical part of preparation.

Follow along as Ryan walks through the steps he takes to make weight before stepping into the cage, from diet adjustments and water loading to how he refuels once weigh-ins are done.

This level of focus is part of what’s helped fuel his success in the cage.

After tearing his ACL in 2022 and choosing surgery with the BEAR Implant, Ryan continues to build momentum. He not only defended his championship title, but has also been named 2025 Male Fighter of the Year.

Tell us what part of Ryan's fight week prep surprises you the most in the comments.

🐻 Visit bearimplant.com/ryan to learn more about the BEAR Implant, including safety information.

01/19/2026

Spins were one of the scariest parts of getting back on the slopes for pro skier Kelsey Wittels.

Coming back to skiing after ACL surgery isn’t just physical.

Landing a 360 means trusting your knee through twisting forces, split-second timing, and muscle memory that doesn’t disappear overnight. Kelsey shares what it felt like to land pain-free again and regain confidence, one spin at a time.

🐻Want to know if the BEAR Implant could be a fit for you? Visit bearimplant.com/Kelsey for more details, including safety info.

01/17/2026

January is National Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month.

No matter who’s learning or where they start, skiing places unique demands on the knee, and ACL injuries remain one of the most common knee injuries in the sport.

The BEAR Implant is designed to help the body heal its own ACL, instead of replacing it with a graft.

🎿 That distinction matters when returning to snow.

When Nature Knocks You Down, the Comeback Hits Harder.

🐻Want to know if the BEAR Implant could be a fit for you? Visit bearimplant.com/snow for more details, including safety info.

01/16/2026

Earlier this week we announced that the FDA approved a label update for the BEAR Implant to include a reduced risk of developing post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) following ACL injury.

Gregory S DiFelice, MD shares his perspective on why long-term knee health and osteoarthritis risk should be part of the ACL treatment discussion, not just short-term recovery and return to play.

🔗 Learn more: https://miachortho.com/about-us/press/2026/fda-approves-updated-label-for-miach-orthopaedics-bear-implant-to-include-significantly-lower-risk-of-osteoarthritis

01/15/2026

Yesterday, the FDA approved a label update for the BEAR Implant, making it the first sports medicine product with a claim related to reduced post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) risk following ACL injury.

This is significant news for patients and physicians treating ACL tears and underscores the importance of considering how different treatment options may influence knee health years beyond surgery.

🔗 Learn more: https://miachortho.com/about-us/press/2026/fda-approves-updated-label-for-miach-orthopaedics-bear-implant-to-include-significantly-lower-risk-of-osteoarthritis?fbclid=IwY2xjawPV8RNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFyREF1dlQzVGxWZzQ4ZW02c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgEems5DrDW7c0e8-A8uxTzcvT2nAA7YZDL6VLQh1xQMFtXmSdY_21uaU4r3_aem_FgIt5PxviQqttA3tL_8cQQ

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