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EPISODE · Aug 13, 2026 · 39 MIN

289 | Why Your Surgeon's Favorite Graft Might Not Be Right For Your ACL Surgery

from The ACL Athlete Podcast

In this episode, we tackle one of the most repeated pieces of advice in the ACL space, the idea that the best graft is simply the one your surgeon is best at. It sounds reasonable. Athletes hear it in consults, in physical therapy offices, and all over Reddit and Facebook groups. But there is a gap between that advice and the full picture, and it is a gap that has cost more than a few ACLers a smoother recovery. We break down what actually gets left out of that conversation and why it matters far more than most people realize before they ever sit down for a consult. If you are facing a graft decision, or you already have one and something has felt off since, this episode gets into exactly what question you should have been asking all along._________Want a clear plan for your ACL rehab?1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired of guessing. Objective testing so you know you are actually ready, a custom + structured program built around your goals, and an expert ACL coach in your corner from anywhere in the world. You will always know where you are, where you are going, and what to do next.Start with a free consult call: www.theaclathlete.com/coaching_________Free weekly newsletterThe ACL Athlete VALUE Newsletter. ACL advice, go-to exercises, research breakdowns, and the frameworks we use._________More from The ACL AthleteWebsite: www.theaclathlete.comSubmit a topic or question for a future podcast episodeInstagram: www.instagram.com/ravipatel.dptEmail: [email protected]

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In this episode, we tackle one of the most repeated pieces of advice in the ACL space, the idea that the best graft is simply the one your surgeon is best at. It sounds reasonable. Athletes hear it in consults, in physical therapy offices, and all over Reddit and Facebook groups. But there is a gap between that advice and the full picture, and it is a gap that has cost more than a few ACLers a smoother recovery. We break down what actually gets left out of that conversation and why it matters...

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