Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	125554
DOI	10.5312/wjo.125554
Country	China

Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Evidence Review
Article Title	Treatment of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in older adults: A clinical review
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Yan-Feng Jia, Hao-Nan Wang, Li-Qun Xu and Ran Sun
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Medical Talents Training Program of the Health Commission of Hebei Province ZF2026179 Jingjiang People’s Hospital Hospital-Level Scientific Research Fund Project JRY-KY-2026-022 Medical Scientific Research Project of the Health Commission of Hebei Province 20230684
Corresponding Author	Ran Sun, MD, PhD, Professor, Professor Emerita, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, No. 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang 050051, Hebei Province, China. sunran1977@126.com
Key Words	Older adults; Anterior cruciate ligament injury; Knee osteoarthritis; Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction; Anterior cruciate ligament repair
Core Tip	Advanced age, generally defined as ≥ 50 years, is no longer considered a contraindication to surgical treatment of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. ACL reconstruction, particularly using all-inside techniques, can achieve outcomes in older adults comparable to those in younger patients. Less-invasive ACL repair may be appropriate for selected patients with proximal ACL tears. Treatment decisions should be based on activity level, functional demands, comorbidities, and the extent of knee degeneration rather than chronological age alone.
Citation	Jia YF, Wang HN, Xu LQ, Sun R. Treatment of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in older adults: A clinical review. World J Orthop 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.5312/wjo.125554
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Received	2026-07-15 08:49
Peer-Review Started	2026-07-15 08:49
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Return for Revision	2026-07-24 08:48
Revised	2026-08-01 15:09
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-09-18 02:48
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-09-18 10:44
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