Treatment of an MCL tear depends on the severity of the injury.
Bracing can often be useful for the treatment of MCL injuries.
Fortunately, most often surgery is not necessary for the treatment of an MCL tear.
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In some specific circumstances, surgery may be recommended.
Most often, surgery is used for the treatment of specific types of severe MCL injuries.
Most people return to normal activity within four to eight weeks after a grade III MCL tear.
Surgery for MCL Tears
MCL tears often do not need surgery.
In these circumstances, you should discuss the optimal management of your injury with your healthcare provider.
Recovery time from MCL surgery depends on the knee injury but is generally between nine and 12 months.
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