Miach Orthopaedics

05/15/2026

“How is the BEAR Implant different from ACL reconstruction?” is one of the most common questions we hear.

ACL reconstruction replaces your torn ligament with a graft, usually taken from your own leg or a donor. That means removing the damaged ACL entirely and replacing it with tissue from somewhere else.

The BEAR Implant takes a different approach. It's designed to help your own ACL heal naturally by reconnecting the torn ends using the implant and a small amount of your own blood. No graft. No borrowed tissue. Your knee's natural anatomy stays intact.

🔗 Have more questions? Visit www.bearimplant.com to learn more about the BEAR Implant, including safety info.

05/14/2026

Our network of BEAR Implant trained physical therapists keeps growing. 🐻

Looking for an experienced BEAR Implant physical therapist near you?

Our PT locator now includes more than 600+ physical therapy clinics, and nearly 4,000 physical therapists and athletic trainers have been trained in the BEAR Implant Rehabilitation Protocol.

🔎 Find a BEAR Implant-trained PT near you: miachortho.com/find-a-physical-therapist

05/13/2026

The team at OSS Health recently shared a helpful video on the BEAR Implant, featuring Dr. Scott King, Dr. Callista Morris, and Dr. William Ulmer.🐻

Dr. Scott King, Dr. Callista Morris, and Dr. William Ulmer walk through how the BEAR Implant works, which patients may be a fit, and what they've observed in recovery compared to traditional ACL reconstruction.

Dr. Ulmer performed the first BEAR Implant procedure in Pennsylvania in July 2022, and the OSS Health team continues to expand access to ACL restoration for patients across the region.

▶️ Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu2eqJkLY-8

05/13/2026

Congratulations to Ryan Cafaro on an incredible win in his international debut at RIZIN 53 in Japan. 👊

After tearing his ACL and choosing surgery with the BEAR Implant, Ryan continues to prove himself at the highest level of competition. We’re proud to be part of the journey and even prouder to be cheering him on as he adds another huge win to his career.

Well earned, Ryan. 🔥

🐻 Visit bearimplant.com/ryan to learn more about the BEAR Implant, including safety information.

05/12/2026

🐻7️⃣5️⃣🐻 Congratulations to Dr. Jessica Bilotta of Pinnacle Orthopaedics on performing her 75th BEAR Implant procedure.

This month Dr. Jessica Bilotta performed her 75th BEAR procedure. This implant bridges the gap between the ends of the torn ACL and resorbs within weeks of implantation! Dr. Bilotta was the first surgeon in Georgia to perform this game changing technology for torn ACL‘s!

https://www.pinnacle-ortho.com/bridge-enhanced-acl-restoration-bear-implant

05/11/2026

Today we announced Jamal Rushdy has been selected as our next president and CEO. Patrick McBrayer is stepping down from the role following a planned leadership transition.

Pat leaves Miach stronger than he found it, and the team he built and the culture he shaped will carry forward. We're grateful for his leadership and wish him the best in what's next.

Jamal brings nearly 30 years of medical device experience and a clear vision for Miach's next phase of growth. We're looking forward to the road ahead.

Read the full announcement: https://miachortho.com/about-us/press/2026/miach-orthopaedics-names-jamal-rushdy-president-ceo

05/08/2026

Wishing MMA fighter and BEAR Implant recipient Ryan Cafaro the best of luck as he makes his RIZIN debut in Japan this weekend (Sunday, May 10).

From an ACL tear to becoming a multi-time champion in the U.S., he’s now chasing his next title on the world stage.

We’re cheering you on all the way! 🥊

Show Ryan some love below ⬇️

05/07/2026

There's more than one way to treat a torn ACL, and the more patients know going in, the better the conversation with their surgeon tends to be.

Swipe through for five BEAR Implant facts worth knowing, whether you're an athlete, a parent of one, or someone who just wants to stay moving.

➡️ Learn more in our blog, 5 Facts About the BEAR® Implant You May Not Know: https://miachortho.com/bear-necessities/5-facts-about-the-bear-implant-you-may-not-know

🐻 For more details on the BEAR Implant, including safety info, visit bearimplant.com.

05/06/2026

Today kicks off National Nurses Week, and we want to recognize the nurses who play a meaningful role in the BEAR Implant patient experience.

From the OR team supporting BEAR Implant procedures, to the clinic nurses fielding patient questions during recovery, nurses are part of nearly every step of the ACL care journey.

We're grateful for the work you do, the time you give patients, and the part you play in helping people return to the activities they love.

🐻 Learn more about the BEAR Implant, including safety info, at bearimplant.com

05/05/2026

The Stanley Cup 🏆 Playoffs are heating up, and we're thinking about all the hockey players – recreational and pro – whose seasons have been cut short by an ACL tear.

Patrick is one of them. A 61-year-old firefighter and lifelong athlete, he tore his right ACL at 25 and went the ACL reconstruction route. When he tore his left ACL on a family ski trip decades later, he wanted to look at every option.

His research led him to the BEAR Implant, and three years after surgery with Rahman Kandil, MD at the Orthopedic Group in Virginia, he's back on the ice and back to the sports that have always been part of who he is.

➡️ Read Patrick's full story and find safety info: https://miachortho.com/bear-necessities/bear-implant-comeback-story-patrick-ice-hockey

05/04/2026

May the fourth be with you. ⭐

And may your ACL heal naturally.

🔗 Learn more: bearimplant.com