Good News for Torn Knees: Oxygen Therapy May Boost ACL Surgery Recovery
For athletes and active individuals, a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can be a devastating blow. While surgery can repair the damage, the healing process can be long and challenging. However, a recent study in rabbits suggests that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) may offer a promising way to improve graft healing and recovery after ACL reconstruction. What is HBOT? Imagine breathing pure oxygen in