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 […]
I had my 1st PPR injection in the plantar fascia (due to a partial tear) 9 wks ago and then a 2nd injection 3 weeks ago. My doc told me that it was OK to start using class 4 laser treatments to further speed the healing. As a 2nd opinion, do you think there would […]
Has PRP been used for the ulnar collateral ligament? Dr. Andrew Blecher Are you referring to the ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow or thumb? It has been used for both, but more extensively for the elbow. Dr. Jon Rubenstein Yes, PRP has become a very common treatment for problems with the Ulnar Collateral Ligament. […]
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 […]
