Fig 13.

Clinical view of right knee, positioned supine, during hydration of bridge-enhanced anterior cruciate ligament restoration (BEAR) implant. Ten milliliters of the patient’s blood is collected by the anesthesiologist and handed off in a sterile syringe (B). The BEAR implant (A) is hydrated with the patient’s blood, beginning with 2 mL centrally, followed by the remaining 8 mL peripherally. The distal end of the implant is left dehydrated to allow for a stiffer surface against which to push the implant into the notch.