Dr. Smitherman has had great success with platelet rich fibrin, and platelet rich plasma for meniscus tears.
Standard Treatment Plan
- Number of Treatments: 3+
- Time between treatments: 8 weeks
- Downtime per treatment: 10 days of activity restriction to light activity
- Total Cost: $1,925+
- Expected Outcome: Return to activities, and 80-100% Pain Free.
Additional Recommendations
- Physical Rehabilitation
- Knee Bracing
- PEMF
- Peptide Protocol
- Laser protocol
Research
Important Notes
There are 6 types of meniscus tears. Treatment results will depend on the type of tear, location of the tear on the meniscus, compliance with treatment plan, and individual capacity to heal.