Kai Mithoefer, MD

03/13/2026

ACL Injuries in Female Athletes: Understanding the Higher Risks and Lower Return-to-Play Rates.

Although males have higher rates of ACL injuries, the relative risk of ACL injury is actually much higher in females. Despite increased understanding of ACL injuries and prevention, injury rates among females have remained consistent, while rates have simultaneously decreased among males. As female....

03/12/2026

Emerging evidence shows BEAR ACL repair may lower the risk of post-traumatic knee arthritis after ACL injury—a game-changing advancement in sports medicine and knee preservation. ⚽️🏀🏈

03/10/2026

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03/06/2026

Quadriceps tendon ACL reconstruction may provide success in high-demand athletes.

Quadriceps tendon autograft has emerged as an excellent option for ACL reconstruction, particularly for active patients seeking to return to high-demand sports.

03/04/2026

🏀 Due to the repetitive jumping, twisting, falls, and cutting movements that are part of the sport, knee and shoulder injuries can be a common occurrence in basketball at any level.
Learn about common injuries and how to prevent them!

03/02/2026

Nutrition plays a significant role in recovery after orthopedic surgery. 🥗
This National Nutrition Month, learn how the foods you consume after surgery are vital to tissue repair, muscle preservation, and overall health.

02/27/2026

Non-Surgical Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears.

When the symptoms of a rotator cuff tear are acute, meaning there is a sudden flare-up of symptoms, it may be helpful to rest the shoulder to allow the inflammation of the injury to settle down.

02/26/2026

Sports injuries happen at every level—from weekend warriors to elite athletes.
Dr. Mithoefer is a fellowship-trained, internationally recognized sports medicine expert with more than 15 years of experience in the management of athletic injuries.
He can help treat the injury, protect your recovery, and get you back to the game stronger and safer 🏃 💪

02/25/2026

Exciting news in ACL injury treatment! The BEAR® Implant has received an updated FDA label showing a significantly lower risk of developing knee osteoarthritis compared to traditional ACL reconstruction. This advancement helps support long-term knee health and recovery after injury. Learn more at the link below.

6x Higher Rate of Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis (PTOA) for ACL Reconstruction Compared to BEAR Implant Observed in BEAR I and II Studies WESTBOROUGH, Massachusetts – January 14, 2026 – Miach Orthopaedics, Inc., a company transforming the treatment of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, today...

02/24/2026

This knee didn’t need surgery—it needed PRP! ✨
Using the patient’s own platelets, PRP helped reduce pain and restore movement. We’re so glad you’re feeling better!

02/20/2026

Exercising With Knee Pain: Do`s and Don`ts.

Exercise can often be the last thing on the mind of someone suffering from a chronic knee pain condition. And as research indicates, many people who have degenerative diseases of the knee, such as osteoarthritis, don't get anywhere close to the recommended amount of daily exercise activity that they...

02/19/2026

Spring sports demand speed and agility, which can stress your knees. The right preparation helps prevent injury and keeps you at the top of your game 🏃