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I have a torn meniscus, arthritis and bone to bone. Will PRP Therapy help?

Last year I had a torn meniscus and when the doc fixed it, he later told me that I have arthritis. He also said that I have bone on bone. I was told about this PRP treatment and was wondering if that would help with the problem? And is it covered by insurance? And where

Is it worth trying PRP for torn posterior horn, meniscus both medial and lateral torn?

Is it worth trying PRP for torn posterior horn, meniscus both medial and lateral torn? I have been told by orthopedist to have surgery. I am not wanting to have surgery but the knee is painful and I am unable to exercise. Barely even walking. I can walk but not for exercise. I was also

Is PRP treatment good for complex tear of the posterior horn and body of the medial mensicus?

Hello, Is PRP treament good for complex tear of the posterior horn and body of the medial mensicus? If yes how does it help to get the knee better? Does the tear get to recover or what? I do not have arthritis though just FYI! Do I need physical therapy along with PRP? How many

Can PRP treatment be done instead of traditional surgery to repair the a torn meniscus?

Can PRP treatment be done instead of traditional surgery to repair the a torn meniscus? Dr. Andrew Blecher Although there may be some case reports of patients being treated with PRP for meniscal tears, there has not been a study to show that PRP can heal meniscal tears. That doesn’t meen that it may not

Would PRP injection help with the pain because of my IT Band problem?

Would PRP injection help with the pain because of my IT Band problem? Dr. Andrew Blecher This has not been studied but it is possible that it might help. Have a question of your own? Ask the doc your PRP question today.