The dreaded ACL injury is a footballer's worst nightmare, but an advancement in terms of treating what has been and still is a season-ending injury could see the recovery time slashed.
A fascinating video was published by Tech Insider earlier this week and it shows the process of "bridge enhancing ACL surgery", a revolutionary technique developed by Dr. Martha Murray in the United States, which could prove to be an absolute life saver for both professional and amateur sportsmen alike.
The process involves inserting a protein sponge in between the torn ligaments, and once that is filled with blood taken from the patient's body it will bridge the ligaments allowing them to heal. The sponge then dissipates leaving the repaired ligaments intact, remarkably, after just six to eight weeks.
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Anyone who has been unfortunate enough to suffer the agony of an ACL tear will be delighted to see the sort of advancements that are currently in development. Hopefully this lives up to it's billing and we see shorter recovery times for athletes who fall victim to ACL injuries. If you would like to see what the current ACL repair process is, then you can do so below:
