Nitinol as an ACL Replacement @introtomaterialsscience--g4

Uploaded May 2017 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

ACL tears are extremely common in the United States, especially for athletes. The first course of action for ACL tears is using another ligament from the body. However, 5% of patients tear their ACL again, and another ligament may not be available. Nitinol is a synthetic biomaterial that is currently being used as a last resort for ACL tears. Its superelasticity and shape memory properties make it an excellent choice for patients with no other options. In this video, we examine the implications of using Nitinol as an ACL replacement.

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