Posts Tagged ‘ACL surgery’
International Sports Surgery Conference Glasgow 2026
This July, Glasgow will host an international gathering of surgeons, physicians and performance specialists working at the highest level of sport. The International Sports Surgery & Medicine Conference, held at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, brings together a faculty drawn from across Europe and North America to explore the evolving management…
Read MorePatient Returns to the Pitch After ACL Injury
The team at the The Mackay Clinic is delighted to see a former patient, Daisy Wilson back on the football pitch following ACL injury. After sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture, she underwent ACL Internal Brace surgery, with additional augmentation of the anterolateral ligament (ALL) for stability. Following her recovery and rehabilitation, it’s fantastic…
Read MoreApplication of internal brace ligament augmentation technique in knee ligament injury: a systematic review (09/25)
Abstract/Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common and can lead to significant knee instability and an increased risk of long-term cartilage damage. Given the emerging role of internal brace ligament augmentation (IBLA) in treating these injuries, this systematic review aimed to evaluate the collective evidence on the safety and effectiveness of IBLA in patients…
Read More[Application of internal brace ligament augmentation technology in repair and reconstruction of cruciate ligament injuries](01/26)
Abstract: Objective: To review the application progress of internal brace ligament augmentation (IBLA) technology in the repair and reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries, and to clarify the development trends of IBLA technology. Methods: A comprehensive review of recent domestic and international in vitro and in vivo biomechanical studies, animal experiments, and clinical research on…
Read MoreCOMPARISON OF OUTCOMES OF ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONCSTRUCTION WITH VERSUS WITHOUT INTERNAL BRACE (07/25)
Abstract: Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are common orthopedic injuries that significantly impair knee function. Although arthroscopic ACL reconstruction is the gold standard treatment, residual rotational instability remains a concern. Recently, internal brace (IB) augmentation has been introduced to enhance mechanical support and improve functional recovery. Objective: To evaluate the functional outcomes of ACL…
Read MoreGracie Holmes: From ACL Rupture to Return to Football
At Mackay Clinic, we are proud to share patient stories that highlight recovery, rehabilitation, and return to sport. This film follows Gracie Holmes as she returns to football following an ACL rupture, documenting her experience of ACL internal brace surgery and the rehabilitation journey that supported her recovery. The video provides insight into both the…
Read MoreBONEZONE Spotlights Breakthrough InternalBrace Research in Young Athletes
A recent article in BONEZONE (September 23, 2025) has highlighted the growing body of research supporting the InternalBrace technique in reducing reinjury rates for young athletes in pivoting sports such as football, rugby, basketball and netball. With ACL tears among high school athletes increasing by more than 25% over the past 15 years, and re-tear…
Read MoreSuture-augmented anterior cruciate ligament repair leads to comparable short-term function but a modestly higher re-rupture risk than anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this study was to conduct a meta-analysis of the current literature on the treatment of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture with suture-augmented ACL repair (SA-ACLRep) compared to the gold standard ACL reconstruction (ACLR). The meta-analysis was designed to provide clinical outcomes, including re-rupture rates (as primary end point), knee stability, functional…
Read MoreApplication of internal brace ligament augmentation technique in knee ligament injury: a systematic review
Abstract: Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common and can lead to significant knee instability and an increased risk of long-term cartilage damage. Given the emerging role of internal brace ligament augmentation (IBLA) in treating these injuries, this systematic review aimed to evaluate the collective evidence on the safety and effectiveness of IBLA in patients…
Read MoreRevision ACL Reconstruction with Hamstring Autograft from the Contralateral Leg With and Without Internal Brace: A Comparative Study
Abstract: Revision anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction remains a clinical challenge, with high failure rates compared to primary procedures. The use of an internal brace (IB) as augmentation has been proposed to enhance stability and improve functional outcomes.1 The purpose of this article is to compare the clinical and radiological outcomes of revision ACL reconstruction…
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