What ACL Surgeons Won’t Tell You (But You NEED to Hear)

In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Dr. X, one of the nation’s leading ACL experts, to break down everything athletes need to know about knee injuries, ACL tears, meniscus repairs, and returning to sport.

They explore:

● Why most people approach ACL recovery wrong
● How combat athletes like jiu-jitsu fighters face unique challenges
● The real risks of skipping surgery (or rushing into it)
● The psychological battle every injured athlete fights
● And why ice baths, BFR, and smart rehab are game changers for long-term performance.

If you train jiu-jitsu, play soccer, football, or any high-intensity sport, this video could save your career (or at least your knees).

Timestamps:

00:00 – The athlete’s perspective: why most doctors miss it
01:30 – Dr. X’s journey: from football to orthopedic surgery
03:00 – Why athletes NEED doctors who’ve been under the bar
05:15 – The worst injuries seen in fight sports & BJJ
08:40 – ACLs vs MCLs: the rubber band problem in your knee
11:20 – Should you skip ACL surgery? The long-term damage is real
14:00 – Picking the RIGHT graft (patella vs quad vs hamstring vs cadaver)
19:00 – The brutal truth about ACL recovery time
23:30 – How to actually get your mind and body ready to return
28:10 – Why cold plunges, prehab, and not skipping leg day matter more after 40