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The improved understanding of the role of the meniscus in knee preservation in the last two decades has brought much focus toward preserving and saving the meniscus, exploring various methods to improve healing when meniscal injuries occur. As a result, being one of the main directions explored for improved meniscal healing, there has been growing interest in the role of orthobiologics in the treatment of meniscal pathology. The potential of PRP use for the management of meniscal tears has been shown in several animal model studies as well as in several clinical studies exploring its use in nonoperative management of meniscal tears as well as for augmentation of meniscus repairs. The current chapter focuses on the use of PRP for the management of meniscus tears.
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Sourugeon, Y., Yonai, Y., Berkovich, Y., Laver, L. (2024). Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment for Meniscal Tears. In: Kocaoglu, B., Laver, L., Girolamo, L.d., Compagnoni, R. (eds) Musculoskeletal Injections Manual. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-52603-9_14
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