Does a torn cruciate ligament require surgery?

Patients with cruciate ligament tears usually require surgical treatment as follows. A partial tear of the cruciate ligament, or a complete tear, will result in a significant decrease in joint stability, accelerated joint degeneration, and secondary damage to the articular cartilage, thus affecting the function of the joint. The only way to ensure joint function is to restore the continuity and integrity of the ligament through surgical treatment. Therefore, patients with ACL tears should consider surgical treatment, generally using minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery to reconstruct the ACL, and postoperative support fixation and rehabilitation training to restore joint stability, and within one year after surgery, patients should not engage in strenuous sports, such as basketball and soccer, to avoid re-rupture of the ACL.