Meniscus Tear

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.

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