Nathan J. Fanter, D.O.

Meniscal Repair and PRP...

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) remains a hot topic in sports medicine... A recent study showed similar outcomes for meniscal repair with or without PRP... Data from a small study suggest little efficacy for the use of PRP in meniscal repair. The authors reviewed data from 26 isolated arthroscopic meniscus repairs. Of those, 11 were augmented with PRP, and 15 were performed without PRP augmentation. The authors write that during the study period, PRP was used for patients with meniscus tears in the setting of no anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. At mean 4-year follow-up, the authors found no significant difference across cohorts in reoperation, functional outcome measures (IKDC score, Tegner Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale), return to work, or return to sports. The authors point out that larger prospective studies may be needed to definitively determine whether PRP should be used with meniscal repair.