The tiny incision for arthroscopy causes less trauma, swelling, and scar tissue than conventional surgery, which in turn decreases hospitalization and rehabilitation times. We've had players fully recover in eight weeks. This is largely due to their own dedication and commitment, and because they have access to a high quality of care on regular basis. And because it's their job. Loose ligaments, a problem that formerly required surgery, can now be treated with a thermal probe that tightens loose shoulders and other joints.
New techniques can also fix the dreaded anterior cruciate ligament injury.
The ACL is one of the main ligaments that holds the kneecap in place. When Boozer blew out his knee, he tore both the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments. Doctors took another tendon, repositioned it to give the knee additional support, and stapled it down. Amazingly, he was back with full functionality the next season. Today, surgeons can graft parts of a player's own tendon onto the injured ligament, and he'll most likely be back on the field before six months are up.