I had a so-called terrible triad (MCL/ACL/meniscus) so in addition to ACL reconstruction, my surgery included meniscus debridement. I unequivocally needed surg

I had a so-called terrible triad (MCL/ACL/meniscus) so in addition to ACL reconstruction, my surgery included meniscus debridement. I unequivocally needed surgery (it was a contact injury playing sports), and thanks to surgery made a 100% recovery (albeit with a ton of PT!). That said, if surgery can be avoided in less traumatic tears (e.g., "stop-and-pop" ACL tears) so much the better!