Innovative Conservative Treatment for Female Patients with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is among the most common knee disorders with significant gender differences in incidence. In sports with equivalent participation, ACL injury rates are 2-8 times greater in female athletes versus males, possibly due to differences in female anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics. Despite the abundance of conservative treatment options for ACL tears, there is still a gap in the design of data plans for the unique physiological characteristics of women. Based on the gender factors affecting the mechanism of ACL injury in women, this study aims to explore a multidisciplinary framework for female anatomical, estrogenic and biomechanical characteristics in order to optimize the existing conservative treatment options, namely strengthening the hip abductor muscle, the epinephalline muscle, core stability, landing cushioning training during physical therapy, and developing rehabilitation training programs combined with menstrual periods. In addition, collagen and amino acid supplements are added to daily nutritional supplements to promote ACL recovery; It is also possible to treat ACL tears with oral contraceptives.
Authors
- Zhiguo Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0811-2045)
Institutions
- Sichuan Tourism University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Highlights in Science Engineering and Technology
- Published
- 2025-06-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.54097/3343y307
- Primary Topic
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00