Inside IBISG: Meet the International Faculty Advancing Internal Brace Research

Following the landmark inaugural Consensus Meeting of the Internal Brace International Study Group (IBISG) in Glasgow, a new film gives an opportunity to hear directly from some of the international experts helping to shape the group and its future. The Glasgow meeting brought the international faculty together to review the growing body of evidence surrounding…

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International Sports Surgery Conference Glasgow 2026

International Sports Surgery and Medicine Conference Glasgow 2026 at Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

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…

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Patient 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…

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New Internal Brace Research Papers Added to Our Online Library

We’re pleased to share that we’ve added a new tranche of recently published Internal Brace research papers to the Mackay Clinic research library. The aim of this page is simple: to bring together Internal Brace research from around the world in one easy-to-access place. While you’ll find several studies led by Professor Mackay, the library…

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Outcomes After Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Suture Tape Augmentation and an Accelerated Rehabilitation Protocol: A Retrospective Cohort Study (02/25)

Abstract/Background: Although posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction is often performed for grade 3 PCL injuries, the effectiveness of different surgical techniques and rehabilitation protocols is a topic of debate. Purpose/Hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare functional outcomes and residual instability in patients who underwent PCL reconstruction with versus without suture…

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The Modified Broström Procedure with Suture-Tape Augmentation for Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability (03/25)

Background/Objectives: As a representative anatomic ankle ligament repair technique, the Broström procedure continues to be modified to reach better clinical outcomes, superior mechanical stability, early rehabilitation, and minimal risk of recurrent instability. This study aimed to evaluate the intermediate-term clinical outcomes after the modified Broström procedure (MBP) with suture-tape augmentation for chronic lateral ankle instability.…

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Application 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…

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Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair With Double-Bundle Suture Tape Augmentation for Large and Massive Tears (07/25)

Abstract: Advancements in arthroscopic techniques have improved the management of large and massive rotator cuff tears, but the failure rate remains high. Nonabsorbable high-strength suture tape is widely used in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and lateral ankle ligament repair to enhance the biomechanical strength of graft and ligament, thereby helping to reduce the risk of…

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