My left MCL has been torn for over 10 years but surgery was not advised because of chance of worsening arthritis
Andre
The ligament doesn't always heal on it's own. Depends where the tear is
Absolutely Steve. There are tears in the meniscus, for instance, where it becomes dislodged, and the knee locks, where surgery
is mandatory.
You are right, every injury is different. It also depends on the age of the patient and many other factors.