I went under the knife a few years ago, full recovery. But I won't lie it was one of the most difficult things I ever had to do and I worked my fataing ass off to get back my range of motion and muscle strength.
MCL injuries can actually repair themselves given enough time if there is some of it still connected, but if your ACL is torn completely, there is zero chance of it rehabilitating itself. You can build the strength of the muscles surrounding the knee, but the ligament itself will never repair, and in order to play sports that require lateral movement you will need to wear a brace, and even then your knee is still at risk of popping out of place and causing further damage to your meniscus.
If you have some questions feel free to PM me and I will gladly help out with as much info as I can.
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