Brian Lau & Chris Antonelli: Rethinking the ACL BEAR Implant Surgical & Rehab Principles

In this episode, Dan is joined by Dr. Brian Lau (MD) and Dr. Chris Antonelli (DPT) to dive into the surgical and rehab considerations of the BEAR Implant for ACL injuries.

Guest bios:

Chris Antonelli is a board-certified sports physical therapist (SCS) and certified athletic trainer with Duke Health, specializing in sports medicine and return-to-sport rehabilitation. He works extensively with ACL injuries, overhead athletes, and high-performance populations. A former collegiate baseball player at Purdue, Chris brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and athletic experience to his practice. He is actively involved in education, mentorship, and research, contributing to sports PT fellowships and working with athletes across all levels—from youth to elite. For more, be sure to check out https://www.dukehealth.org/find-doctors-physicians/chris-antonelli-dpt-pt-scs-lat-atc

Brian Lau MD, MPH, is an orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon at Duke Health specializing in knee, shoulder, elbow, and foot/ankle injuries. He performs advanced procedures including ACL reconstruction and repair, cartilage restoration, and complex ligament surgery. Dr. Lau serves as a team physician for Duke Athletics and is actively involved in research focused on imaging, surgical outcomes, and joint preservation. Fellowship-trained in both sports medicine and foot/ankle surgery, he works with patients ranging from youth athletes to professionals. For more on Dr. Lau be sure to check out https://www.dukehealth.org/find-doctors-physicians/brian-c-lau-md

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