Tiger Woods revealed yesterday that doctors used a graph from his hamstring to replace his torn ACL. This is a technique that was scoffed at in some circles during the 90’s yet is gaining support. A more widely accepted technique had been to use a slice from the patellar tendon of the involved knee. These worked well, but they took longer as clinicians had to deal with the increased morbidity on the front of the knee. It took longer to get both quad control and range of motion. Using the hamstring causes no such trouble.

Word was that they were using this technique in Europe at one time in their professional soccer populations and they were returning in six months. Woods will receive the finest in rehabilitative care. Do not be surprised if you begin hearing about his imminent return in as early as four months.