When it comes to knee injuries, meniscus tears are more common than you think. It is especially true for athletes who engage in contact sports and people that have been involved in a car accident. Anyone who has a torn meniscus knows that there are a few treatment options and surgery is one of those options. But, before you agree to get a surgery, it is crucial that you read our post. As there are all types of treatments available, you need to have a better understanding of what is available to make the right decision.
What Is A Torn Meniscus?
Before we cover which treatments are available, you need to know more about a torn meniscus. The meniscus has two C-shaped pieces of cartilage which cover the knee joint and cushion the tibia (shinbone) and femur (thigh bone). When you engage in an activity that requires you to rotate or twist your knee, it can tear the meniscus. Hence, athletes are at most risk.
Since the meniscus does not contain naturally occurring cells which are necessary for healing, you cannot expect for it to heal on its own. Therefore you are likely to experience recurring, chronic knee pain and even develop arthritis.
Now, you need to consider if a surgery can fix the problem and if there is a better solution. Think about your goals and what you expect to achieve while weighing the benefits and risks. Chances are that all you want is long-term relief. Therefore, you need a treatment that improves your long-term quality of life and is able to prevent arthritis.
What You Need To Understand?
The truth is that surgery or drugs only provide short-term relief when trying to treat meniscus tears. Surgery simply removes things for providing relief, whereas, drugs focus on relieving symptoms. Therefore, both of these options do not offer any long-term benefits.
According to a study published by the BMJ (British Medical Journal) in 2015, it was found that meniscus surgery comes with its fair share of risks and it not worth considering. The reason behind this is that the length of recovery involved, and the benefits offered are just not enough.
As the meniscus is a deep connective tissue that cannot heal on its own, covering symptoms would not treat the problem. Similarly, cutting a portion of it would not solve your troubles either. Fortunately, we use advanced medical technology to provide the ultimate solution for healing injuries naturally by focusing on using your body’s ability to heal itself. Well-known names have relief on our non-surgical approach to benefit from long-term relief. It is called PRP Therapy/ Cell Therapy Orthobiologics.
Cell Therapy Orthobiologics
Cell Therapy Orthobiologics stimulates the healing of the components in your blood, tissues, and cells to provide relief. It is a form of regenerative medicine that will reduce inflammation and pain, stimulate tissue regeneration, and improve musculoskeletal function. Thus, it will restore mobility and motion. At Orthobiologics Network, we are committed to providing a personalized treatment plan that guarantees relief.
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