---
title: "Nanotechnology used to engineer ACL replacements"
description: "A synthetic graft for ACL reconstruction has been developed that integrates with the native bone, promotes growth of new ligament tissue, and stabilizes the knee."
date: "2015-01-01"
modified: "2015-08-13"
authors:
  - name: "Alex Klokus"
    link: "https://futurism.com/authors/alex-klokus"
url: "https://futurism.com/nanotechnology-used-to-engineer-acl-replacements"
categories:
  - "Future Materials"
  - "Nanotech"
  - "Science & Energy"
tags:
  - "nanotech"
---

# Nanotechnology used to engineer ACL replacements

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- Not only is the ACL inelastic and prone to popping, it is incapable of healing itself, causing surgeons to rely on autografts for reconstruction.
- The product containspolyester fibers, an inherently antioxidant and porous biomaterial. and calcium nanocrystals
- While longer-term studies are necessary to evaluate the potential use of the approach in humans, the team is optimistic about the results.

### Author social links  
[LinkedIn](<https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexklokus>)