MRI shows grade 1 ACL tear with sprains in anterior and posterior horn of lateral meniscus plus grade 1 MCL tear - is surgery my only option or are there other treatments I can try first It's been 3 months since my injury and the scan revealed these issues - how serious are these grade 1 tears and what's the best way to recover My MRI report mentions multiple grade 1 tears including ACL and MCL - should I be considering surgery right away or are there conservative treatments that might help I've got grade 1 tears in ACL and MCL plus meniscus sprains - what's the typical recovery plan for injuries like this and when would surgery become necessary Dealing with these grade 1 tears in multiple ligaments - how long does recovery usually take and what kind of rehab should I be doing

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With grade 1 tears in the ACL and MCL, along with meniscus sprains, non-surgical treatment is often the first approach, including bracing, physical therapy, and gradual return to activity. Surgery might be considered if conservative treatments fail to restore stability or if there's significant ongoing pain or instability. The ACL tear, in particular, may require surgery if it's a significant tear or if you're an athlete. Recovery typically takes several months, with ACL injuries often taking 6 months or longer for full recovery, and MCL injuries healing faster

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