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 […]
Is there any age limit on the usefulness of the PRP process for meniscus tear? 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 […]
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)? […]
A MRI has confirmed that I have medial meniscus tear. I am hoping to avoid arthroscopic surgery. Is PRP effective in treating this condition? 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 […]
Hi, I was diagnosed with left lateral torn meniscus I sustained about six months ago. Presently, I have no symptoms like pain, swelling, locking on the knee. I can pretty much do anything linear except lateral moves like playing basketball. My question is will PRP treatments help heal the tear? How long before I can […]
