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Methods: This retrospective study included 68 patients with combined ACL and grade III MCL injuries treated with ACLR and MCL surgery. Patients were divided into the one-stage ACLR group (n = 42) and the two-stage ACLR group (n = 26) according to the timing and staging of ACLR relative to MCL surgery. Clinical outcomes, including knee stability, patient-reported outcomes, and range of motion (ROM), were compared between groups. Results: After a minimum 2-year follow-up, both groups demonstrated significant improvements in clinical and stability outcomes, with enhanced anterior knee stability, improved patient-reported outcomes, and better objectively assessed knee function. No significant differences were found between groups in anterior, valgus (one-stage: 1.8 \u00b1 1.1 mm, two-stage: 2.3 \u00b1 1.3 mm; p = 0.160), or rotational stability. Likewise, there were no significant differences in mean flexion deficits (one-stage: 2.6 \u00b1 4.1\u00b0, two-stage: 1.0 \u00b1 2.0\u00b0; p = 0.137), mean extension deficits (one-stage: 1.5 \u00b1 2.5\u00b0, two-stage: 1.3 \u00b1 2.0\u00b0; p = 0.137), flexion deficits \u226510\u00b0 (one-stage: 9.5% [4\/42], two-stage: 0%; p = 0.290), extension deficits \u2265 5\u00b0 (one-stage: 9.5% [4\/42], two-stage: 3.8% [1\/26]; p = 0.642), or additional procedures for postoperative stiffness (one-stage: 16.7% [7\/42], two-stage: 11.5% [3\/26]; p = 0.730). Patient-reported outcomes, including the Lysholm and IKDC subjective scores, were also comparable between groups. Conclusions: Both the one-stage ACLR group and the two-stage ACLR group for surgically managed combined ACL and MCL injuries yielded comparable clinical and stability outcomes, suggesting that one-stage ACLR can be performed without an apparent increase in the risk of postoperative stiffness or ROM limitations. 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