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PRP injections for a torn and degenerative meniscus in left knee at 50
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Feb 23 8:03am | Replies (23)Comment receiving replies
FWIW, I see PRP as an expensive and temporary fix, with results not guaranteed. If a patient's knee has degraded to this point, a TKR may be a better option.
Some people are concerned about TKR surgery. I think it has a long track record and has become even better with robotic assistance.
The patient has to do both pre-surgery and post-surgery rehab on the knee. It is time consuming and boring. Vigorous rehab goes a long way toward ensuring a good outcome. I'm 70 now, had both knees replaced in 2022 four months apart (Stryker/Mako robotic assistant used) and couldn't be happier about my knees. I spin 5x/week and can do anything in the gym EXCEPT impact exercises - so no running, BB, racquetball, jumprope. I was a marathon runner and miss that from time to time. But my running days were over long before the surgery.
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Thank you for your post. I've been told that I'll eventually need TKR one both knees but the one that has less OA is the one with a degenerative medial meniscus tear. I'm 63. My Dad also had both of his knees replaced so although he was a quarterback in college with injuries then, I do believe its hereditary. Your post gives me hope because I love to spin but cannot do that right now. I'm postponing even thinking about TKR right now. Going for my second PRP injection hoping this helps.
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PRP lasted 10 years and to some extent is still working for my daughter. I don't really consider that "temporary." It worked better than surgery for her.