Ah! Finally someone with this problem. Like what edvey mentioned, unless your knee is the source of your income (you're a prefessional footballer, basketballer, etc.), then no, you do not need to fork out that extra amount of money for a reconstruction surgery.

Btw, the doctor said it's a tear. But to what degree is the tear? Minor tears do not require surgeries.

As a matter of fact, research has shown that ACL reconstruction predisposes to a higher incidence of osteoarthritis (OA). Also, the outcome of conservative treatment over surgery has no difference, as research has shown.

its complete tear bro
yes. that is the other half of the journey. the 1st half is a good dr.