266 | Complex ACL Cases: The More Complicated, The More Opinions You May Need

In this episode, we break down what it actually means to have a complicated ACL/knee case, from multi-ligament involvement and cartilage damage to post-op complications like cyclops lesions, scar tissue, and quad shutdown/AMI that never resolves. We get honest about why surgeons default to "keep working on it," why patients stay too long with providers who are not helping them, and exactly when it is time to go get another opinion, or a third, or a fourth. If you are months out and still not getting answers, or you have a complex case that nobody seems to know how to handle, this episode is going to give you a framework and the permission to take control of your own rehab.

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