. Dr. Freddie Fu, a professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, said more high-quality independent trials proving the procedure's effectiveness are needed before the FDA approves.[8] Wehling said the procedure has a 75% success rate and follows all regulations set by the World Anti-Doping Agency.[13] National Basketball Association star Kobe Bryant, who traveled to Germany to have the procedure performed by Wehling, is one famous case based on his recovery from his previously poor knees.[1][3][5] Some basketball fans refer to the procedure as the "Kobe Procedure".[3]

