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Originally Posted by mean Gene
How long would you be out after this procedure?????
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Generally, surgery is not required for an MCL unless it is completely torn -- I have had bad strains (i.e. partial tears) three times in my left knee. None of them required surgery. If you need surgery to repair your MCL with no other injury (i.e. no other ligament and no meniscus tear), I would guess you are going to be out 4 to 6 weeks -- perhaps a bit longer.
In the case of my MCL injuries, I was immobilized for six weeks for the first one (over 30 years ago), and placed in a brace with mobility and PT for about four or five weeks for my other two.
Good luck!!!