How do you heal a Grade 3 meniscus tear?

Grade 3 meniscus tears usually require surgery, which may include:

1. Arthroscopic repair — An arthroscope is inserted into the knee to see the tear.
2. Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy — The goal of this surgery is to remove a small piece of the torn meniscus in order to get the knee functioning normally.

Does PRP help with meniscus tears?

The conclusion of the study indicates that percutaneous meniscal trephination augmented with PRP results in a significant improvement in the rate of chronic meniscal tear healing and this procedure decreases the necessity for arthroscopy in the future (8\% vs. 28\%).

Can a Grade 3 meniscus tear heal on its own?

In the case of meniscus tears, some people think the injury will heal over time on its own. But the truth is that there are different types of meniscus tears — and some tears won’t heal without treatment. If your tear is on the outer one-third of the meniscus, it may heal on its own or be repaired surgically.

Can a repaired meniscus tear again?

An attempt should be made to preserve meniscal function by repairing tears, but even after arthroscopic confirmation of stable healing repaired menisci may tear again. The long-term rate of healing may not be as high as is currently reported.

Is PRP better than prolotherapy?

Both can be effective, and both should be considered in the treatment plan for connective tissue repair. PRP prolotherapy, however, may be deemed more appropriate in cases where the tissue or joint has become degenerated, there is osteoarthritis present or the problem is older and more chronic.

What should I do after knee PRP?

After your PRP Therapy session, we recommend that all patients rest on the day of their procedure. For the next 2 days, we advise limited use of the injection area, but movement is encouraged. This helps the joint recover as the injection is absorbed by the area’s surrounding tissues.