Overview of Treatment Methods for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries in the Knee Joint

Jialin Xu

2025

Abstract

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are a significant clinical issue affecting joint function. This article systematically reviews the epidemiological background, diagnostic methods, treatment strategies, and rehabilitation approaches for ACL injuries. Epidemiological analysis shows that 70% of ACL injuries result from non-contact injuries in sports, primarily manifesting as sudden swelling, pain, and joint instability in the knee, along with secondary meniscal injuries. Diagnosis mainly relies on MRI (accuracy > 90%) combined with X-rays. Treatment strategies are divided into surgical reconstruction and conservative treatment. Surgical reconstruction is suitable for young, active patients and professional athletes, as it can effectively restore knee joint stability and prevent secondary meniscal injuries, but it carries risks of limited range of motion and complications such as infection. Conservative treatment is suitable for patients with low-intensity activities, but long-term follow-up shows that 40% require later reconstruction. Treatment decisions need to comprehensively Adjust training through a phased rehabilitation plan.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Xu J. (2025). Overview of Treatment Methods for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries in the Knee Joint. In Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Food Science - Volume 1: BEFS; ISBN 978-989-758-789-4, SciTePress, pages 319-323. DOI: 10.5220/0014487700004933

in Bibtex Style

@conference{befs25,
author={Jialin Xu},
title={Overview of Treatment Methods for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries in the Knee Joint},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Food Science - Volume 1: BEFS},
year={2025},
pages={319-323},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0014487700004933},
isbn={978-989-758-789-4},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Food Science - Volume 1: BEFS
TI - Overview of Treatment Methods for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries in the Knee Joint
SN - 978-989-758-789-4
AU - Xu J.
PY - 2025
SP - 319
EP - 323
DO - 10.5220/0014487700004933
PB - SciTePress