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If you tore your mcl, will it heal by itself, or is surgery the only way to fix it?
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It depends.: Most MCL tears heal without surgery, but typically you'll need a brace early on and some rehab after its stable. Occasionally the knee feels unstable and continues to give way or "buckle" and surgery may then be necessary.
Answered 2/13/2015
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Yes: Mcl tears rarely need surgery.
Answered 10/3/2011
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