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Anterior cruciate ligament injuries are among the most common and debilitating conditions affecting active individuals, from professional athletes to weekend sports enthusiasts. At Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM) Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HCTM-UKM), ACL reconstruction (ACLR) is being reshaped through two key innovations: the UKM-modified internal brace (MUIB), designed to mitigate graft elongation and tunnel widening, and Malaysia’s first day-care ACL reconstruction pathway. Dr. Muhamad Karbela Reza Ramlan is among those driving these innovations that integrate surgical precision with streamlined perioperative care, potentially leading to faster recovery and increased healthcare efficiency.