03/18/2026
ACL injuries are commonly linked to sports, yet for many people their knees are just as critical on the job.
In the first story in our new BEAR at Work series, we highlight people like Dewayne Vance, whose work depends on strong, stable knees every day.
Dewayne, a U-Haul Area Field Manager, tore his ACL in July 2023 while playing with his dog. For someone whose job involves climbing ladders, kneeling, and lifting heavy equipment, returning to full strength was essential.
Dewayne and his surgeon, Molly Tatum, D.O., share why the BEAR Implant was the right option for his tear, what rehab looked like, and how he was able to return to work.
Nearly 2.5 years later, Dewayne says his knee feels 98% back to normal and he has been named U-Haul Area Field Manager of the Year for the past two years.
Read the full story: https://miachortho.com/bear-necessities/bear-at-work-how-the-bear-implant-helped-dewayne-return-to-a-physically-demanding-job-at-u-haul-after-tearing-his-acl
Orthopaedic Institute of Dayton
