Table 2.

Relative Indications for BEAR Technique

Inclusion	Exclusion
Ages 13-35 with closed physes	History of ipsilateral knee surgery
Complete ACL tear	Previous knee infection
<45 days from injury to surgery	Nicotine/tobacco use
At least 50% of the length of ACL attached to the tibia on MRI	Use of corticosteroid within past 6 months
	History of diabetes, chemotherapy, or inflammatory arthritis
	Displaced bucket-handle tear of medial meniscus requiring repair
	Full-thickness chondral injury
	Grade III MCL injury
	Concurrent complete patellar dislocation or posterolateral corner injury requiring surgery
	Known allergy to bovine, beef, or cow products

ACL, anterior cruciate ligament; BEAR, bridge-enhanced anterior cruciate ligament repair; MCL, medial collateral ligament; MRI, magnetic resonance imaging.