Avoid These Medications Before Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy: NSAIDs and Acetaminophen
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Why I Stopped Recommending Meniscus Surgery for Degenerative Tears
By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published May 9, 2026 · 7 min read Watch the Full Video If you are 40 or older and have been told you need surgery for a degenerative meniscus tear, the evidence has shifted dramatically in the past few years — and the most recent long-term data may change your mind. The New England Journal of Medicine has just published 10-year follow-up results from a sham-controlled trial of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy, and the findings confirm what many spo
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Why Most PRP for Knee Arthritis Falls Short: The Platelet Dose Problem
By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published May 3, 2026 · 7 min read Watch the Full Video The data on platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for knee osteoarthritis is now overwhelming. PRP outperforms cortisone, hyaluronic acid, and saline placebo across multiple meta-analyses, and it is widely considered the single best injection we have for addressing pain, improving function, and even slowing the progression of knee arthritis. But there is a catch most patients — and even most physicians — d
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Can PRP Injections Regrow Knee Cartilage? New MRI Evidence for High-Dose PRP
By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published April 3, 2026 · 8 min read Watch the Full Video There is now MRI evidence that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections can help facilitate the regrowth of knee cartilage. A 42-year-old physically active male developed a progressive osteochondral defect after snowboarding. He tried rehabilitation, corticosteroid injections, and even standard PRP — none of which resolved his condition. His orthopedic surgeon recommended arthroscopic surgery.
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