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How Helpful Would PRP Therapy be for me as I am Getting ACL Reconstruction as well as Meniscus Repair?

I am 19 years old and on July 3rd I am getting an ACL reconstruction as well as meniscus repair (if it has not yet healed). I have played sports since I am four and very much wish to continue to do so. How helpful would PRP therapy be for me (in lieu and/or post-surgery)?

Derrick Rose has PRP Treatment on his Knee

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According to many recent articles, Bulls star Derrick Rose has successful surgery to repair his torn ACL. Surgeons used part of Rose’s patellar tendon to augment the torn ACL. To speed up his healing process, physicians also used platelet rich plasma to augment the repair. Team physicians are hoping that the 2011 MVP will be